How often do you purchase a new electronic device, such as a smartphone, laptop, or a TV? In 2024, smartphone manufacturers shipped around 1.24 billion smartphones around the world. As the desire for new technology grows, so do the mountains of potentially toxic electronic waste. A record 62 million tons of e-waste was produced in 2022, up 82 percent from 2010, according to data from the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP).
The UNEP also reveals that only 17 percent of e-waste is recycled. The rest is dumped randomly, causing major environmental damage, and this is where the main problem lies. Despite the e-waste problem becoming increasingly…
