Global E-Waste Crisis Intensifies as Recycling Falls Behind Rapid Growth

A recent United Nations report reveals that electronic waste generation is outpacing recycling efforts, posing significant environmental and health risks.

Humanity produced 137 billion pounds of e-waste in 2022, with less than a quarter being recycled, according to the United Nations.
The rapid increase in e-waste is attributed to the disposable culture of society and the lack of effective e-waste regulations in most countries.
E-waste contains hazardous substances like mercury and lead, posing serious health risks, especially to children and pregnant women in poorer regions.
Recycling e-waste can significantly reduce environmental harm, sparing the planet from mining for virgin metal and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
The UN report calls for stronger e-waste management and regulations to increase recycling rates and mitigate the environmental impact.

Voice of America (VOA News)