Schools in Andhra Pradesh to conduct e-waste collection drive on October 28

The Andhra Pradesh School Education Department is set to launch an e-waste collection drive on October 28, as part of the 'Special Campaign 6 – E-Waste Collection' under the Eco Clubs for Mission LiFE programme. This initiative, which aims to promote environmental awareness and responsible waste management among students, will see all government and private schools across the state participating.

Schools have been instructed to conduct a special quiz on e-waste management during the morning assembly, and students are encouraged to bring unused or damaged electronic items from home to be deposited in designated black boxes at e-waste collection corners. The collected material must be sent to authorised recyclers or refurbishers, identified at the field level and whose contact details have been shared with the authorities.

Schools are also required to upload details of the collected e-waste to the Eco Clubs portal by October 27.

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