Dump & Donate: Discharging social commitment & responsibility for E-waste drive

New Delhi: Discharging its social commitment and responsibility for E-waste drive and spreading the awareness to further the cause of the burgeoning environmental issue, Lions Club International has launched one of the largest e-waste collection campaign titled as ‘Dump and Donate’ in partnership with Hindustan E-Waste Management Pvt. Ltd. (HEW), Primus Partners and National Independent Schools Alliance (NISA).

Announcing the launch of this campaign, A. P. Singh, International Third Vice President of Lions Clubs said, “India is hosting the G-20 summit 2023 and with this, the agenda also includes environmental protection and conservation. This month-long (13 January- 13 February) campaign is being carried across over 120 cities of the country. Under this campaign, the members of Lions Club International, are reaching out through various schools, institutions and other mediums, and create awareness among the masses about E-waste and its harmful impact on health and environment. Keeping social commitment at the forefront, Lions Club International has designed this campaign in a unique manner.”

He also said that, “Centre has already propagated the importance of e-Waste Management and different ministries have cleared their e-Waste inventories. India having taken the Presidency of G20, it is all the more an important endeavour taken up by Lions Clubs at this juncture”.

Emphasizing on the importance of creating awareness about e-waste, Rakesh Kumar Singh, CRPF Commandant said, “Most of us do not know how to eliminate e-waste and hence this campaign is important not only for India but for the whole world. Through this campaign, Lions Clubs is not only giving the message of environmental protection and security, but also protecting the future of the coming generation. 

“Managing e-waste is a big problem all over the world and this can be mainly attributed to widespread use of smartphones, gadgets, and other electronic devices, which is causing harm to both health and environment. With rapid internet penetration, use of smartphones and electronic devices is also increasing faster than expected”, added Shekhar, Founder & CEO, Hindustan E-Waste.

A report titled ‘The Growing Impact of E-Waste in India’ prepared by Lions Club International and Primus Partners was released at an event organised in Delhi recently. Sameer Jain, MD Primus Partners said that, “This report highlights the harmful impact of e-waste as a menace with regard to health and environment in India. It highlights the responsibility each stakeholder can play towards the cause and also stresses on the importance of spreading awareness for the same”.