In a stark warning from the United Nations, experts have announced that the world is significantly falling behind in the battle against electronic waste.
A recent report highlighted a staggering 62 million metric tons of e-waste generated globally in just one year, a figure that is projected to surge by a third to reach 82 million metric tons by 2030.
Electronic waste, encompassing any discarded product with a plug or battery, poses severe environmental and health risks due to its toxic components, including mercury. The rapid increase in e-waste is attributed to higher consumer demand, limited repairability, shorter electronic product lifespans, and insufficient recycling infrastructure.
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