Published Online: January 05, 2022
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The topic of Plastic and e-waste management has more far-reaching consequences than we can't imagine. Our age is witnessing the widespread use of plastics in nearly every aspect of life, whether the packing, case, or product. With an annual growth rate of 3–4 percent, electronic garbage (e-waste) is the fastest increasing waste globally. E-waste output is expected to reach 52.2 million tons per year by 2021. Currently, only 15% of e-waste gets recycled. When we consider the amount of this waste being generated, we know the harsh impact and the need to adopt methods that control the generation of Plastic and e-waste. Because plastics never entirely dissolve, the more plastic garbage produced, the more significant the environmental impact. The 21st century can also be classified as the digital generation with ever-improving technologies, resulting in obsoleting previous-generation technologies and increasing e-waste every day in large quantities. Considering the above factors, a study was conducted to acquire standard data about India's awareness, attitude, and practice toward Plastic and e-waste among individuals. This cross-sectional investigation was carried out using a well-designed questionnaire. Educating people about Plastic and e-waste management has become critical to preventing environmental impact and finding innovative strategies to battle this problem. In addition, we discuss their limitations, benefits, and potential for future improvement.
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e-waste, Plastic, India, waste, awareness.