Digital Solutions for Sustainable E-Waste Management

E-waste or electronic trash is one of the most difficult and rapidly expanding issues.E-waste is made up of old or end-of-life electronic appliances such as computers, laptops, televisions, freezers, and other items that are discarded by their owners when broken or of no use.It contains a number of hazardous constituents that have a negative impact on the environment and human health if not properly managed.Some studies show that the illegal import and export of e-waste is done as per the estimates of the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, illegal import of e-waste in the country stands at about 50,000 tons annually.This paper presents an overview of e-waste and its potential impacts on health and environment together with management strategies used in certain countries, and discusses the adoption of digital innovations are essential for achieving sustainable, efficient and environmentally responsible e-waste management worldwide.Digital technologies improve e-waste tracking, reuse, recycling techniques, processing, and promoting circular economy goals and ensuring better health and a cleaner environment.