The recent release of the Global E-waste Monitor 2024 by the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) highlights a concerning trend:
Global e-Waste monitor
The world's generation of electronic waste is increasing at a rate five times faster than documented e-waste recycling efforts.
This disparity between the growth of e-waste and recycling poses significant environmental and health challenges. Proper management of electronic waste is crucial to mitigate the harmful effects of toxic materials on ecosystems and human health. Therefore, effective strategies for e-waste collection, recycling, and disposal are imperative to address this pressing global issue.
The Global E-waste Monitor 2024 report presents key highlights that shed light on the growing challenges and trends related to electronic waste (e-waste) management globally:
Factors driving the rise in e-waste include technological advancements, increased consumption rates, limited repair options, short product life cycles, growing electrification, and inadequate e-waste management infrastructure.
A significant portion of e-waste is handled by the informal sector due to inadequate formal e-waste management infrastructure, both in high- and upper-middle-income countries as well as low- and lower-middle-income countries.
Improper management of e-waste, including informal recycling practices, leads to the release of hazardous substances such as mercury and plastics containing brominated flame retardants into the environment, posing severe impacts on both the environment and public health.
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