E Waste

Out of the listed elements, the following are released into the environment due to improper e-waste disposal: 1. Beryllium 2. Cadmium 3. Chromium 5. Mercury 6. Lead Here's why these elements are found in e-waste and why the others are not: **Beryllium, Cadmium, Chromium, Mercury, and Lead:** These are all heavy metals commonly used in various electronic components like circuit boards, batteries, and monitors. Improper disposal of e-waste can cause these toxic materials to leach into the soil and water, posing environmental and health risks. **Heptachlor:** This is an organic compound historically used as an insecticide. While it may have been present in some older electronic equipment, it's not a typical component of modern electronics and wouldn't be a major concern in e-waste disposal. **Plutonium:** This is a radioactive element primarily used in nuclear weapons and reactors. It's not a component of electronic devices and wouldn't be present in e-waste. So, the answer should not contain 4 and 7.

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in E-waste Management Rules, 2011 Makes producers of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) responsible for the collection and channelization of e-waste after its end-of-life. This promotes responsible production and encourages proper e-waste disposal. EPR in Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016 Extends the EPR principle to plastic waste. Producers, importers, and brand owners are accountable for managing plastic packaging waste after consumption.

* The R2 Code of Practices is a tool available for promoting the adoption of environmentally responsible practices in the electronics recycling industry. * R2 stands for Responsible Recycling. The Code of Practices outlines a set of standards that electronics recyclers should follow to ensure responsible handling of electronic waste.