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Science Meets Society

What makes this book remarkable is
its seamless integration of science,
governance, and social insight.
Bhagat-Ganguly deftly explains
complex environmental chemistry
and toxicology without losing
sight of the people behind the
problem.

She sheds light on sustainable
recovery technologies such as
material recycling and metal
extraction.

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“Let our progress be circular—where today’s waste becomes tomorrow’s resource.”

Policies, People, and Progress

One of the book’s strongest sections is its deep dive into India’s policy evolution—from early
guidelines to the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016 and 2022. The author highlights how policies
have matured to include Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), urging manufacturers to take
ownership beyond the point of sale. The book also critiques implementation gaps and offers
constructive solutions such as digital tracking systems and awareness drives.
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E-Waste Policy Ecosystem – Government → Producers → Consumers → Recyclers → Environment

Circular Economy: A Hopeful Future

Chapter 4, “Treating
E-Waste:

Resource Efficiency and Circular
Economy,” is the heart of the
book.
Here, Bhagat-Ganguly draws
attention to resource recovery—the
idea that metals extracted from
waste electronics can reduce
mining, energy use, and carbon
emissions. Her argument is clear:
India’s path to sustainability lies in
designing waste out of the system.

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“In the circular economy, the end is only another beginning.”

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