“Best from Waste”
Prince Kanhaiya
“Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without”
E-Waste:
The term “electronic waste” or “E-waste” elucidates discarded
electronic devices, which are destined for reuse, resale,
salvage, recycling or disposal. A general insight into the
electronic waste generation cycle will make us realize the fact
that this is an alarming problem, which needs to be addressed
as soon as possible, on a global scale.
This chart shows the exponential growth of electronic waste
generation in an under-developed nation, which is expected to
reach about 1.8 million tonnes by the year 2025. If this seems
alarming to you, then the fact that India alone produced a
whopping 1.7 million tonnes of e-waste in the year 2014 alone,
may come as a shock to you. Ranking 5th on the list, made by
UN, of highest e-waste generators, India’s maximum e-waste
comprised of household equipment.
In terms of per capita waste generation, India’s reports are less
alarming (not in top 10 ranks), but the high rate of population
becomes the actual threat. This problem needs to be tackled as
soon as possible and in an effective manner, as it possesses a
high level of threat to the health of the community and the
environment.
How to tackle the E-waste problem…???
And this is what my project is actually about:
A digital LED display from disposed decorative
lightings.
I have used some damaged decorative lights and used its LED
lights and its wire. I have also used a cardboard and an A4 size
paper. These LEDs are arranged in a seven segment display,
which is used to display any numeric value. This is done by
creating a tube-like structure using rolled pieces of paper, which
is placed systematically on the LEDs in a way that when a
specific LED glows, it seems as if the entire segment is glowing.
This display can be used to design a stop-watch, a digital clock
in public areas or even a calculator’s display.
 This project of mine is aimed at making everyone realize that
even an unused/damaged decorative light can be used to make
such a useful display that can be integrated into almost any latest
electronics device/projects. Then consider the possibilities that
can arise from all the e-waste that is generated all year round

I would like to conclude by just noting down that electronic

waste that is considered as a global threat and generates
pollution can be used in an effective manner to even generate
revenue and even increase the scope of employment, thus
giving a new edge to the e-waste industry.