From Pollution to Resource: A Technical, Systems-Level Response to Electronic Waste
I. Scope and growth metrics of the e-waste stream Electronic waste (e-waste) is the fastest-growing municipal waste stream globally. The UN Global E-waste Monitor 2020 estimates annual global generation at ~53.6 million metric tonnes, rising at roughly 3–4% per year. The stream spans consumer electronics (smartphones, laptops, tablets), large household appliances (refrigerators, air conditioners), and […]
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