Dimapur, March 21 (MExN): In collaboration with e-Circle, a Dimapur-based collection center (enterprise/firm), the Department of Political Science of St Joseph University recently conducted a lecture on e-waste management with PG 2nd semester students.
A short introduction of the chief guest Mvudzeviu Shuya and the founder of the e-Circle enterprise, Bendangwala Walling and Sowete-u K Letro, was given by Dr Moameren Pongen. After that, Dr Kinitoli, Dean of Academics, presented souvenirs to the guests. Further certificates and gifts were presented to the winner of the elocution and essay competition of National Voter’s Day event, by the guest to Imtinaro Sanglir and Kemteule, according to a press release received here on Tuesday.
As per the release, Mvudzeviu Shuya (Scientist B Nagaland Pollution Control Board) shared about the growing use of electronic gadgets and the menace of e-waste. She also highlighted its impact on the environment and human health and called upon the students to spread awareness of the need to discard the e-waste through authorized agencies like e-circle so that e-waste can be discarded in a scientific and environment-friendly way.
Dr Kinitoli shared a word of encouragement and appreciation to staffs and students of the Department of Political Science and founder of e-Circle enterprise for collaborating to spread awareness regarding e-waste management.
The release stated that Bendangwala Walling, as the resource person, shared the meaning of e-waste and its types.
She also pointed out that 1.5 billion smartphones are being sold every year, however; only less than 20% of the waste phones are being recycled. Stating that it is a worrying issue, she said that in the case of Nagaland, 1148 tons (approximate) of e-waste is generated and makeup 70% of toxic waste.
She highlighted that most of the e-waste is being sold to kabariwala because of the good price they offer, however, the negative side is that they do not discard the e-waste in a scientific manner which, in the end, harms the environment and affects every one of us.
Finally, she highlighted the work the e-circle had been doing after its establishment in 2018. It has collected and disposed of 50 tons (50000 kg) of e-waste (through Hulladek Recycling Pvt Ltd) and conducted 70+ awareness programs in Nagaland. At present, they are connected with 12 educational institutions and 35 churches.
This was followed up by a question and answer session where the staff and the students put essential questions about e-waste. After that, Shuya, in the presence of the Dean of Academics, HoD, and the students installed the e-waste bin. The talk ended with a vote of thanks by Dr Achanger, HoD Department of Political Science, the release stated.
