May 2024. Electronic waste (E-waste) is discarded electronics generated by industries and consumers, including IT, healthcare, and automotive.
E-waste takes thousands of years to decompose and contains toxic chemicals, highlighting the importance of proper e-waste management and recycling.
E-waste pollution is caused by the improper disposal of e-waste.
E-waste pollution affects human health, wildlife, the food chain, the environment, and climate change.
In 2018, seven UN agencies signed a letter of intent to enhance cooperation in e-waste management.
The International Telecommunication Union is implementing e-waste management policies and supporting Sustainable Development Goals.
5. electronic waste
Also Known as E-Waste, is the
Discarded Electronics Generated
by the Industry or by Consumers.
6. Devices that Rely on Electricity to Operate such as Phones
Computers, Tablets, Transformers & Batteries.
electronics
The Improper Disposal of E-Waste in the Environment Causing
Harm to Humans, Wildlife & their Habitats.
E-Wastepollution
E-Waste Contains Toxic & Carcinogenic Chemicals such as
Lead, Cadmium, Mercury, Chromium & Barium.
Toxicchemicals
When Animals Ingest E-Waste, Toxic Chemicals Accumulate in
their Tissue Reaching Humans through the Food Chain.
bioaccumulation
E-Waste Takes Thousands of Years to Decompose Highlighting
the Importance of Proper E-Waste Management & Recycling.
decomposition
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E-waste
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10. Chemicals & Toxic Metals in E-Waste can Enter the Human
Body Causing Health Issues such as Organ Failure & Cancer.
human health
E-Waste Accumulation in the Environment Destroys Habitats
Causing Biodiversity Loss & Population Decline.
Wildlife
Toxins in E-Waste Ingested by Animals & Fish Pose Health
Risks to Humans through Meat & Seafood Consumption.
Food chain
E-Waste Causes Soil & Water Pollution. E-Waste Incineration
Releases Toxic Gases such as Dioxins Causing Air Pollution.
environment
E-Waste Production & Waste Incineration Emits Greenhouse
Gases Contributing to Climate Change & Global Warming.
Climate change
Pollution effects
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13. In 2018, Seven UN Agencies Signed
a Letter Of Intent (LOI) to Enhance
Cooperation in the Field of E-Waste
Management. ITU is Implementing
E-Waste Management Policies and
Developing a Circular Economy for
Electronic Devices and Supporting
SDGs 3, 6, 11, 12, and 14.
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18. GLOBAL E-waste GENERATION outlook
2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
61 63 65 67 69 71 73 75
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25%
increase
Million metric tons
19. GLOBAL E-waste GENERATION per capita
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
5.0 5.2 5.4 5.7 6.4 6.6 6.8 6.9 7.1 7.3
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50%
increase
kg per capita
20. GLOBAL E-waste GENERATION in 2019
32
24
20
13
9
2
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By type (percent)
21. GLOBAL E-waste GENERATION in 2019
25
13
12
3
0.7
Asia
Americas
Europe
Africa
Oceania
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By region (million metric tons)
22. GLOBAL e-waste GENERATION per capita in 2019
26.0
23.9
23.4
22.4
21.7
21.6
21.4
Norway
UK
Switzerland
Denmark
Australia
Netherlands
Iceland
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By country(kg per capita)
23.
24. United nations E-WASTE INITIATIVES
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
1 2
5 6
10
14
5 6
18
14 15
28 27
3
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154
Total
NUMBER OF INITIATIVES
25. COUNTRIES COVERED BY E-WASTE Regulations
2014 2017 2019
61 66
78
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30%
increase
Number of countries
26.
27. E-WASTE MANAGEMENT global MARKET VALUE
2020 2028
50
144
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3X
growth
Billion dollars