New Delhi (India), January 23: With rapid technological progress and the resultant voluminous increase in electronic waste (e-waste) across the globe, there is an urgent need for sustainable measures that help combat the pressing challenge of rising e-waste. This assumes all the more importance in countries like India, where e-waste management is still in nascent stages and the sector is largely informal and scattered. In such a scenario, RLG Systems India stands at the forefront, spearheading efforts in sustainable and innovative e-waste management solutions and spreading awareness about responsible e-waste management. Under the visionary leadership of Ms. Radhika Kalia, Managing Director, RLG Systems India, the company demonstrates a deep commitment to managing e-waste and enabling a circular economy. The efforts of RLG Systems India are a clear indication of the company’s dedication to environmentally responsible practices in the realm of e-waste management.
RLG Systems India, a subsidiary of the globally renowned Reverse Logistics Group (RLG), has been at the forefront of e-waste management in India since its inception. To combat the intensifying e-waste problem, the company has established a broad range of services that address the immediate demands for e-waste disposal, and also target a wider and more effective environmental impact.
Vision, Innovation, Sustainability and Initiatives: Forging the Future of E-Waste Management
The company’s vision for 2024 is rooted in innovation, sustainability and initiatives, and signifies their commitment to address the critical issue of e-waste. Their approach goes beyond mere e-waste collection and disposal, and focuses on transforming the e-waste management sector, seeking to address every aspect of the e-waste lifecycle, from public awareness to technological innovation. The company believes that each initiative plays a crucial role in shaping a sustainable future.
Hitherto, RLG Systems India’s initiatives have been very successful in making a tangible impact. For example, the E-Safai initiative, the company’s endeavour in collaboration with GIZ India, focuses on setting up an innovative value chain for e-waste management, with particular emphasis on refurbishment, dismantling, and recycling in an environmentally friendly manner, E-Safai also plays a crucial role in raising awareness among various stakeholders.
The deposit refund scheme (DRS) represents a strategic approach to e-waste management, encouraging responsible recycling practices and battling illegal trade and irresponsible disposal of e-waste. The strategy aligns with global best practices and highlights the company’s commitment to resource conservation.
RLG Systems India aims to transform informal sector workers into key stakeholders by formalizing and structuring the e-waste management process in the country. At the same time, the company aims to improve working conditions and raise ecological standards in e-waste processing. Through take-back programs, the company focuses on collecting used products from consumers for recycling. Such programs also play a vital role in enhancing consumer awareness about responsible waste disposal. A prime example of public awareness campaigns run by RLG Systems India is the ‘Clean to Green Campaign’, led by Ms. Radhika Kalia herself. This campaign has successfully touched millions, delivering the message of responsible e-waste disposal.
The company employs technology-driven solutions to streamline e-waste collection and processing operations. Examples include advanced solutions like the “Takeback Portal and App,” “Navision,” and “Alma”.
RLG by Reconomy: Enhancing E-Waste Management
RLG by Reconomy is a tech-driven and asset-light organization engaged in connecting all stakeholders within the reverse logistics value chain. This arm of RLG Systems India offers next-generation returns, take-back, and recycling management solutions with a comprehensive approach to e-waste management. The integration of RLG into the Reconomy family reinforces its position as a leader in the e-waste management domain, contributing substantially to the vision set for 2024 and beyond, which emphasizes extending reach, enhancing collaboration, and continuing the legacy of impactful solutions. RLG Systems India, as a Producer Responsibility Organization, while providing a broad range of services in the e-waste management domain, has also ventured into the plastic waste management sector as a consultant.
Encouraging People Participation and Offering Seamless Pick-up Processes
Through the toll-free number 1800 203 1460 13, the company is converting the challenge of e-waste management into an opportunity for positive change by offering a user-friendly, efficient, and rewarding way to discard e-waste, addressing ecological concerns, and enabling people to be part of the solution. The seamless e-waste pickup procedure entails bulk sourcing, sourcing from collection drives, and more. The company’s collection channels employ an extensive range of services to ensure that e-waste is collected from almost every corner of India.
Leadership and Vision
Ms. Radhika Kalia explains the company’s vision and future strategy: “As we move through 2024, our vision at RLG Systems India is to set up a transformation process towards an e-waste management sector that is unified, structured, efficient, and environmentally conscious. While expanding the impact of our initiatives across the India, we are committed to continually innovating in technology and processes to improve e-waste management. Key focus areas are forging robust partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders (including those from government bodies, the private sector, and civil society), heightening consumer awareness and participation in e-waste management, and transforming e-waste from a challenge into a valuable resource. We intend to cause this transformation through a mix of innovative strategies, sophisticated technology-driven solutions, and active public engagement. We remain committed to the values of sustainability, innovation, and social responsibility to redefine e-waste management in the country and establish new benchmarks internationally.
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