International E-Waste Day: 14 October

International E-Waste Day 14 October

Question: On which of the following date International E-Waste Day taking place?
(a) 10 October
(b) 12 October
(c) 14 October
(d) 16 October
Answer: (c)
Related Facts:

  • This year’s International E-Waste Day taking place on 14 October.
  • It will focus on the crucial part each of us plays, as consumers and citizens, in making circularity a reality for e-products.
  • 2021 is the fourth edition of the International E-Waste Day.
  • The theme for 2021 International E-Waste Day is “Consumer is the key to Circular Economy!”.
  • According to the UN, in 2021 each person on the planet will produce on average 7.6 kg of e-waste, meaning that a massive 57.4 million tonnes will be generated worldwide.
  • Only 17.4 per cent of this electronic waste, containing a mixture of harmful substances and precious materials, will be recorded as being properly collected, treated and recycled.

BY: AMIT GUPTA

Reference: https://www.eera-recyclers.com/news/international-e-wast-day-2021