Many of us have new laptops, smartphones, tablets, appliances, and other electronics in our homes after the holidays. This leaves us to find a home for the old, replaced electronics. Ever wonder how much all our old electronics add up to?

According to the report “The Global E-Waste Monitor 2020,” 53.6 million metric tons (Mt) of electronic waste (e-waste) was generated in 2019, a growth of 9.2 Mt since 2014 with a projection of 74 Mt by 2030! This report, released last year by a partnership that includes the United Nations University and the International Solid Waste Association, highlights how much e-waste the world creates and where it goes. Check out our feature below for more on this.

E-waste is just one of many topics that will be discussed at SWANA's annual conference, WASTECON, which is virtual this year and happening this week. I am participating to catch up on all the latest on solid waste management. Hope to "see" you over Zoom! Or, give me a call. We would love to help you keep your community up to date on your e-waste and other waste management programs.
Keep on reusing and recycling!

Elizabeth Roe
Eco Partners Inc.
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eroe@ecopartnersinc.com
Global e-waste reaches 59 million tons
“The Global E-Waste Monitor 2020,” a report released by the UN University and partners last year, highlights how much electronic waste (e-waste) the world creates and where it goes.

This report found that 53.6 million metric tons (Mt) of e-waste was generated in 2019, a growth of 9.2 Mt since 2014! That’s more than 59 million U.S. tons.

While growth in electronic use continues, recycling has so far not kept up with the creation of e-waste. The world needs to recover more electronics to reuse their precious materials, such as gold, silver, copper, and platinum, as well as rare-earth elements. In fact, the 53.6 Mt of e-waste is equal to about $57 billion of high-value materials that were dumped or disappeared instead of being recycled and reused.

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