Discussion about the project ’Ecowork’ with one of the informal dismantlers. In India, more than 90% of e-waste is handled by the informal sector. Image: Ecowork
Discussion about the project 'Ecowork' with one of the informal dismantlers. In India, more than 90% of e-waste is handled by the informal sector. Image: Ecowork - An Indo-Swiss research team led by researchers is developing an ecological and solidarity-based business model that reduces the environmental impact of e-waste recycling. In this way, micro-entrepreneurs without investment capital are to be integrated into the value chain. In India, more than 90% of e-waste is handled by the informal sector. While this provides income for many families, it also often has a negative impact on the environment and on workers' health. Introducing and enforcing standards is difficult because of the investments and complex administrative procedures involved.
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