Chumlamo Humtsoe and others stand in front of the collected
e-waste during the awareness-cum-e-waste collection drive held in Mokokchung on
Wednesday.
- DIMAPUR — The
Mokokchung College of Teacher Education (MCTE), Yimyu, organised an
awareness-cum-e-waste collection drive in Mokokchung on Wednesday.
- According to an update, the event aimed to educate the
public on the pressing issue of e-waste and encourage active participation in
recycling efforts.
- The programme was attended by Chumlamo Humtsoe, Additional
Deputy Commissioner (ADC) of Mokokchung and CEO of Mokokchung Municipal Council
(MMC), as the invited guest.
- In his address, Humtsoe shed light on the challenges faced
by MMC, including limited resources and manpower, in maintaining sanitation in
the town. He also informed the attendees about the Material Recovery Facility
(MRF) in Mokokchung, which currently focuses on plastic waste management.
- Encouraging responsible waste disposal, he urged people to
practise waste segregation at the household level as a crucial step towards
effective waste management.
- The resource person, Bendangwala Walling, co-founder and
managing partner of e-Circle, Dimapur, shared her expertise on sustainable
e-waste management. She explained the importance of e-waste recycling and
circular economy principles, in which used products are continuously repurposed
to minimise waste. She also expressed her appreciation for Mokokchung’s progress
in waste management and emphasised the need for continued efforts.
- Dr. T Alemla Longkumer, principal of MCTE, stressed the
growing need for responsible e-waste disposal in the age of electronics. She
also highlighted the role of individuals in tackling e-waste challenges and
called for proactive engagement in recycling efforts.
- During the event, a successful collection of 800 to 1,000 kg
of e-waste was achieved through the collaboration between MCTE and local
stakeholders.
