Climate & Environment

Use of electronic goods continues to grow but there’s no policy for its disposal

Most of the e-waste generated in the country comes from television sets, computer display monitors, and refrigerators. More people are also disposing of their phones. Use of electronic goods continues to grow but there’s no policy for its disposal
Unsafe handling of used electronic devices and e-waste can lead to serious harm to human health and the environment. Post File Photo
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Chandan Kumar Mandal
Published at : January 17, 2021
Updated at : January 17, 2021 12:17
Kathmandu

Chandan Kumar Mandal

Chandan Kumar Mandal was the environment and migration reporter for The Kathmandu Post, covering labour migration and governance, as well as climate change, natural disasters, and wildlife.


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