India, June 7 -- The Greater Noida authority is set to introduce a structured system for scientific disposal of unregulated electronic waste, officials said on Friday. The initiative is aimed at reducing the harmful impact of e-waste on soil, water, and air, promoting a cleaner and safer urban ecosystem. The authority recently floated an Expression of Interest (EOI), inviting firms to participate in the project to ensure proper handling and recycling of e-waste.

Electronic waste-including discarded laptops, mobile phones, chargers, and other digital devices-contains toxic materials that can severely contaminate the environment if not disposed of properly. Five companies have come forward, expressing keen interest in the initiative.

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