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THE amount of e-waste generated around the world in recent years has surged exponentially.
In 2019, the UN reported that by 2050 the global generation of e-waste is set to reach 120 million tonnes per year if our current systems do not change.
However, the challenge related to e-waste recycling programme and increasing awareness rates are not significant. E-waste has become the fastest-growing waste stream in the world and it’s inevitable.
To slow down the increasing graph, the government should initiate awareness in the schools by conducting seminars, programmes regarding the e-waste recycling process and educate the students.
School managements should encourage children to donate or sell their outdated gadgets rather than throw them in the garbage.
The government should encourage schools to conduct programmes regarding recycling schools’ and students’ e-wastes.
Once the students have learnt the habit, they might use it for the rest of their lives.
Moreover, children have a natural tendency to spread the good habit among their friends and family members.
For the adults, to make recycling an easy option, the government should place e-waste recycling bins tactically next to electronics stores, schools, universities, ministries, etc. This will encourage the people use the e-waste recycling.
Few electronic companies in Bahrain offer an exchange policy to customers for their old gadgets, home appliances, etc.
Bahrain’s government should implement a strict policy to electronics sellers to comply with such exchange policies and encourage customers to make use of it.
Even if the government implements the exchange polices, such a practice will succeed only if the individuals act with responsibility.
By failing to reduce the rapid growth of electronic waste, we are preparing a planet full of e-waste for our next generation.
So, think wisely before you buy any electronic devices. Just ask yourself, do your really need it, and make a better decision.
Mohamed Saleem
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