E-waste management in Educational Institutions

Abstract: The number of generations of electronic products has significantly expanded in the recent years, during a time when science and technology are developing at a rapid pace. Electronic garbage, or "e-waste," is increasing at a compound annual growth rate of roughly 30% in the nation as a result of globalization and upgrades. A number of health and environmental risks, including air, water, and land pollution, the depletion of non-renewable resources, and the loss of priceless elements, have been brought to light by this topic. Geographical circumstances have also been negatively impacted by rising CO2 emissions in the atmosphere. The suggested effort consists of an e-waste survey conducted by Cambridge institute of Technology, to collect data for raising awareness regarding the development of e-waste and its elimination. The current study on the disposal and recycling of e-waste combines quantitative and qualitative methods with a compilation of findings. The survey's conclusions about the risks to public health, the effects on the environment, and current disposal methods will be advantageous not only domestically but internationally as well. Before launching the final poll, a prototype survey was done to gain insight into the issue. The final survey was greatly enhanced by the suggestions made by the corresponding respondents and the changes in the pilot survey's responses and have additionally suggested a cloud-based strategy for educational institutions to reduce e-waste in an efficient manner, based on the survey data its eradication. The current study uses both quantitative and qualitative methodologies in addition to compiling information on the disposal and recycling of e-waste. The survey's findings regarding the environmental impacts, public health dangers, and existing disposal techniques will be beneficial both domestically and globally. To obtain understanding of the problem, a prototype survey was completed prior to the final poll being launched. The related respondents' ideas and the modifications to the pilot survey's responses significantly improved the final survey. Based on the survey results, have also recommended a cloud-based approach for educational institutions to efficiently minimize e-waste. The suggested remedy would represent a significant advancement in the worldwide effort to reduce carbon emissions and the production of e-waste.