E-Waste Management Policy

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Nxtquantum Shift Technologies India Private Limited ("AI+") is committed to promoting environmentally responsible management of electronic waste. We recognise that our responsibility extends beyond the sale of our products and includes facilitating their safe collection, recycling, and environmentally sound disposal at the end of their useful life.

AI+ complies with the applicable provisions of the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022, as amended from time to time, and fulfils its Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) obligations through authorised recyclers and collection partners. We encourage our customers to dispose of end-of-life electronic products only through authorised collection channels to help protect human health and the environment.

What is E-Waste?

E-waste refers to electrical and electronic equipment, including its components, accessories, consumables, or parts, that has reached the end of its useful life or is discarded due to damage, malfunction, replacement, or technological upgrades.

Electronic products may contain valuable materials that can be recovered and reused through responsible recycling. However, they may also contain substances that could be harmful to human health and the environment if disposed of improperly. AI+ encourages customers to dispose of end-of-life products only through authorised collection centres or recyclers to ensure environmentally sound recycling and safe disposal.

AI+ E-Waste Collection and Recycling Programme

AI+ has established an e-waste collection and recycling programme to facilitate the environmentally sound disposal of end-of-life electronic products in accordance with applicable law.

To fulfil its Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), AI+ works with authorised Producer Responsibility Organisations (PROs), recyclers, collection centres, and other authorised partners for the collection, transportation, dismantling, recycling, and disposal of e-waste.

Customers may dispose of eligible AI+ products, batteries, chargers, accessories, and other electronic items by visiting an authorised collection centre or through any collection or take-back programme made available by AI+ or its authorised recycling partners. Details of our authorised collection centres and recycling partners will be available on the Platform from time to time.

How to Recycle Your AI+ Device

If your AI+ product has reached the end of its useful life, you may dispose of it through our authorised e-waste collection channels.

To recycle your device:

  1. Contact AI+ Customer Support or our authorised recycling partner for assistance.
  2. Hand over your end-of-life product, battery, charger, or accessories at an authorised collection centre or through an authorised take-back or collection programme, where available.
  3. Your e-waste will be transported to an authorised recycler for environmentally sound dismantling, recycling, and disposal in accordance with applicable law.

For the latest information on collection centres, authorised recycling partners, and available take-back programmes, please visit the Platform or contact Customer Support.

Do's and Don'ts

Do's

  • Dispose of your end-of-life AI+ products, batteries, chargers, and accessories only through AI+ authorised collection centres or recycling partners.
  • Back up and erase all personal data from your device before handing it over for recycling.
  • Follow the product instructions for safe handling, storage, and disposal.
  • Contact AI+ Customer Support for information about authorised collection centres or take-back programmes.
  • Support responsible recycling to help conserve natural resources and protect the environment.

Don'ts

  • Do not dispose of electronic products, batteries, or accessories with household or municipal waste.
  • Do not hand over e-waste to unauthorised scrap dealers, recyclers, or informal waste collectors.
  • Do not dismantle, damage, burn, or modify electronic products or batteries on your own.
  • Do not dispose of damaged or used batteries in fire or water, as they may pose safety and environmental risks.
  • Do not remove or tamper with any component of the product before submitting it for authorised recycling.

                Why Proper Recycling Matters

Improper disposal of e-waste may harm the environment and pose risks to human health, as electronic products and batteries may contain materials that require specialised handling and recycling. Disposing of e-waste with household waste or through unauthorised channels may lead to environmental pollution and the loss of valuable recyclable resources.

By recycling your end-of-life AI+ products through authorised collection and recycling channels, you help conserve natural resources, reduce environmental impact, promote the recovery of valuable materials, and support the responsible management of electronic waste.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is e-waste?
E-waste refers to electrical and electronic products, including their components, accessories, and batteries, that have reached the end of their useful life or are no longer in use.

2. What is Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)?
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a regulatory framework under which producers are responsible for the environmentally sound collection, recycling, and disposal of end-of-life electronic products in accordance with applicable law.

3. Why should I recycle my AI+ product?
Recycling helps recover valuable materials, reduces environmental pollution, conserves natural resources, and ensures that electronic waste is managed safely through authorised recycling channels.

4. How can I recycle my AI+ device?
You may hand over your end-of-life AI+ products, batteries, chargers, or accessories through AI+ authorised collection centres or authorised recycling partners. Please visit the Platform or contact Customer Support for the latest information.

5. Where can I find AI+ authorised collection centres?
The list of authorised collection centres and recycling partners is available on the AI+ Platform and may be updated from time to time.