Assessing Knowledge and Practices of E-Waste Management Among Consumers in Mangaluru City

By : Venkatesha Nayak, Kavya P Hegde

Page No: 86-101

Abstract
Electronic waste (E-waste) is a rapidly growing waste stream globally, with adverse environmental and health effects, if not managed properly. Mangaluru, a growing city in India, has seen a significant increase in the generation of E-waste in recent years due to increased consumerism and the penetration of electronic devices in households. However, the proper management of E-waste in Mangaluru has been a concern, and there is a lack of awareness among consumers about its proper disposal. This paper aims to assess the knowledge and practices of E-waste management among consumers in Mangaluru City. The results showed that the majority of the respondents were aware of the adverse environmental and health effects of E-waste, but their knowledge about the proper disposal of E-waste was limited. Most of the respondents disposed the E-waste with regular household waste or in landfills, indicating a lack of awareness. The findings of this study emphasise the need for consumer awareness and their education about E-waste management in Mangaluru.

Authors :
Venkatesha Nayak : Assistant Professor, Department of PG Studies in Commerce, University Evening College, Mangalore, Karnataka.
Kavya P Hegde : Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce and International Business, Central University of Kerala, Kerala.
 

DOI: https://doi.org/10.32381/NL.2024.56.01.6