E-Waste Explosion: How to Combat Electronic Pollution Sustainably
Angie Tarantino
E-waste is what’s left when electronics fall out of use: phones, laptops, chargers, appliances, and office gear. Anything with a plug or battery that gets discarded, breaks, or is replaced early. In 2022, the world generated about 62 billion kg of e-waste, yet only ~22.3% was formally gathered and recycled. The gap keeps growing because...