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Philips' E-waste Recycling Policy
Under the guidelines of the Central Government of India, E-Waste (Management and
Handling) Rules 2011 have been notified. Philips stands committed to implement E-Waste
Rules. E-waste has been defined as: "Waste electrical and electronic equipment, whole or
in part or rejects from their manufacturing and repair process, which are intended to be
discarded". Whereas, Electrical and electronic equipment has been defined as:
"Equipment which is dependent on electrical currents or electro-magnetic fields to fully
functional". In general terms e-waste is any end of life electronic product which is scrap
and can not be used in any manner e.g air conditioners, refrigerator, batteries, television,
mobiles, etc. Managing of e-waste is most important because it consists of harmful
substances which can bring adverse effects to the environment as well as human life. By
scientific disposal of e-waste we can save our environment and also prevent its potential
negative consequences on human health. There is need to encourage recycling of all useful
and valuable material from e-waste so as to conserve the ever depleting natural resources.
Recycling end-of-life products is vital if we are to save resources and minimize waste.
Impact of improper handing/ dumping/ disposal/accidental breakage/recycling of
E- waste:
• Toxic material present in e-waste get mixed with earth, air, water etc and causes health
issues.
• Oil & Gases which is present is some of e-waste causes environment pollution.
• Batteries contains highly hazardous element.
• Burning of rubber & Plastic in open area causes air pollution.
• Bad impact on human being, animal, and other animates.
• Wastage of natural resources.
How can you Recycle the E-Waste Products? (Do's):
• All electrical and electronic products are required to be handed over only to the Authorized
recycler for recycling and disposal.
• Keep the e-waste in isolated area, after it becomes non-functional/un-repairable so as to
prevent its accidental breakage.
• You can also deposit your e-waste directly at the collection centers. For information of
collection centers please visit http://www.philips.com
Don'ts for E- Waste:
• The product should not be opened by the User himself/herself, but only by authorized
service personnel.
• The product is not meant for re-sale any unauthorized agencies/scrap dealer/kabariwalaas.
• The product is not meant for mixing into household waste stream.
• Do not keep any replaced spare part(s) from the product in exposed area
For any assistance/guidance for disposal of e-waste please call on toll free number
39 40 40 40 (Prefix state capital STD code), via sms - "SVC" on 53030.
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