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A split-screen image showing a raw green printed circuit board on the left and a handcrafted butterfly sculpture made from a circuit board and wood on the right, held in a hand. Text reads "They see waste. We see stories waiting to be crafted."

Electronic Waste, Creative Craft, and India’s Circular Economy Imperative

India faces a growing electronic waste crisis, projected to reach 14 million metric tonnes by 2030. This paper highlights the urgent need for innovative policies and artistic initiatives to address e-waste management. Challenges include informal sector recycling, the environmental impact of U.S. e-waste exports, and the impending increase from AI infrastructure, necessitating immediate action.