India, April 19 -- SMPL

New Delhi [India], April 19: India's push toward environmental responsibility took a bold step with the government's updated rules under the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022. The revised framework introduces significantly higher payments for recycling bulkier appliances like air conditioners, refrigerators, and televisions. While the objective--to boost formal recycling and reduce environmental harm--is both necessary and commendable, the method of implementation has sparked legitimate concerns among major OEMs such as Daikin, Hitachi, and Samsung.

As the founder of Foxx Compliance Services, an authorised e-waste recycler operating in the formal sector, I've witnessed firsthand both the urgent need for strong rec...