E-waste is the fastest growing solid waste stream in the world (1). In 2019, an estimated 53.6 … See more

Every year millions of electrical and electronic devices are discarded as products break or become obsolete and are thrown away. These discarded devices are considered … See more

Electronic waste (e-waste) is the fastest growing solid waste stream in the world, increasing 3 times faster than the world’s population (1). Less than a quarter of e-waste prod… See more

Electrical and electronic items contain many different toxic substances. While users are unlikely to have contact with any of these substances when the items are in use, when t… See more

A range of adverse health outcomes linked to e-waste recycling activities have been posed. Children and pregnant women are especially vulnerable to the effects of hazardous … See more

National and international actions are essential to protect communities from dangerous e-waste recycling activities. Actions that can be taken include: 1. adopting a… See more