We humans never understand a problem before it becomes massive. E-waste is one such issue. Increasing levels of electronic waste, its improper and unscientific treatment, and disposal through open burning in dumpsites pose significant risks to the environment and human health. They also present several challenges to sustainable development, and to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). A better understanding and data on e-waste will contribute towards the achievement of several goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The global information society is growing at great speed. It is characterized by an increasing number of users and rapid technological advances that are driving innovation, efficiency, and social and economic development. By 2020, close to 90% of world’s population will use internet and most people in the world would have access to mobile networks and services. Many people own more than one information and communication technology (ICT) device, and replacement cycles for mobile phones and computers, and also for other devices and equipment, are predicted to become shorter. At the same time, disposable incomes in many developing countries are increasing and a growing global middle class is able to spend more on electrical and electronic equipment, consequently generating more e-waste. Current trends suggest that the amount of e-waste generated will increase substantially over the next decades and that better data to track these developments are needed. Generation of E-waste has grown to 44.7 Million metric tonnes annually – equivalent to almost 4,500 Eiffel Towers. This project provides the most comprehensive overview of global e-waste following the problems and solutions related to E-waste.
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