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Global Efforts to Combat Electronic Waste: Insights from the UN


Challenges Posed by Electronic Waste

Electronic waste, commonly known as e-waste, encompasses discarded items containing an electric plug or battery, often laden with toxic additives like mercury, posing significant environmental and health risks.

The Global Impact of Electronic Waste

The world is facing a losing battle against electronic waste, with projections indicating a one-third increase by 2030. In 2022, the annual global e-waste output reached 62 million tonnes, marking an 82 per cent surge since 2010. The annual increase in e-waste generation stands at 2.6 million tonnes, potentially reaching 82 million tonnes by 2030.

Challenges in E-Waste Management

Kees Baldé, a senior scientific specialist at the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) Sustainable Cycles Programme, emphasized the challenges posed by e-waste. He highlighted the inadequate management of e-waste, leading to its disposal in landfills and contributing to global waste generation. Baldé expressed concerns over factors such as heightened consumption, limited repair options, shortened electronic lifecycles, and insufficient infrastructure for e-waste management.

Call for Responsible Practices

Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava, director of the Telecommunication Development Bureau at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), stressed the responsibility of manufacturers in ensuring product longevity and consumer satisfaction. He urged the private sector to adopt a responsible approach towards e-waste management, envisioning themselves as good corporate citizens.

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