Vol. 8, Issue 6, Part B (2022)

Abstract
Electronic industry is the world’s largest and innovative industry for its kind. Every year tons of electronic items are shipped over oceans, however, after their usage time they are become a complex waste matter which consists of many hazardous heavy matals, acids, toxic chemicals and non degradable plastics. Many are dumped, burnt or exported to recyclers. However, strict regulations are currently being followed as on approval of such firms such as e-steward certification by Basel action network in US, they also involved in public awareness programs; this review is based on collected information from various journal articles, websites including the technical note by Greenpeace international. This paper tries to analyze the current progress on e-waste management of electronic gadgets and computer accessories in India.