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Safetyprecautions:
a.
Use a wireless hands-free system ( Headphone, headset) with a low
power Bluetooth emitter
b.
Make sure the cell phone has a low SAR
c.
Keep your calls short or send a text message (SMS) instead. This advice
applies especially to children, adolescents and pregnant women
d.
Use cell phone when the signal quality is good
e.
People having active medical implants should preferably keep the cell
phone at least 15cm away from the implant
E-waste Disposal Mechanism
'E-waste' means waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). In other
words E-waste is a popular, informal name for electronic products nearing the
end of their "useful life". For more details about e-waste please refer e-waste
rules, 2011
www.moef.nic.in
Do’s and Don’ts for disposal e-waste
Do’s:
a.
Ensure that an Authorised Person repairs your Lava products
b.
Call Our Local Authorised Collection Centers to Dispose Lava products
c.
Always drop your used electronic products, batteries or any accessories
thereof after the end of their life at nearest Authorised Collection Point
or Collection Center.
d.
Separate the packaging material according to responsible waste
disposal options and sorting for recycling.
e.
Always remove the battery from the product, when you do not intend to
use the product anymore it in future.
Don’ts:
a.
Do not Dismantle your Lava Product on your own
b.
Do not give your e-waste to Kabbadi Wala / Scrap Dealer/ Rag Pickers.
c.
Do not dispose-off the e-waste in landfills.
d.
Never dump E-waste in garbage bins.
e.
Do not dispose of your product at municipal waste bins or rooms.
f.
Do not throw used batteries into household waste.
g.
Consequences of improper handling and disposal of E-Waste
h.
Improper disposal of waste prevents natural resources from being
re-used.
i.
Some waste contains hazardous chemicals and if not disposed of
properly may release toxins into the soil and water, and also releases
greenhouse gases into the environment
j.
If e-waste is not properly disposed of, it can threat to the health and
well-being of humans and animals and it also has adverse effect on the
environment.
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