A Guest Lecture “Turning electronic waste into sustainable opportunities” was organised by ABS on 25th September 2026. The session promoted awareness of circular business models, sustainable resource utilization, and entrepreneurial opportunities in waste management while highlighting the role of responsible consumption and production in achieving environmental sustainability.
The aim of the “E-Waste to E-Value” session was to raise awareness about the environmental and public health hazards of electronic waste and explore sustainable approaches to its management through circular economy principles. The session aimed to familiarize students with Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), green supply chain operations, and Sustainable Development Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), while encouraging entrepreneurial thinking and innovation in waste management and resource recovery.
The “E-Waste to E-Value” session provided students with valuable insights into sustainable e-waste management and its potential to generate economic and environmental benefits. Through Mr. Amit Lohia’s keynote address, participants gained an understanding of the hazards associated with improper e-waste disposal, the recovery of valuable materials through formal recycling processes, and the importance of regulatory compliance and corporate responsibility. The session promoted awareness of circular business models, sustainable resource utilization, and entrepreneurial opportunities in waste management while highlighting the role of responsible consumption and production in achieving environmental sustainability.