Electronic waste or e-waste is growing rapidly worldwide, and businesses are a major contributor. In 2022 alone, an estimated 62 million tonnes of e-waste were generated globally. But only about 22% was formally recycled. This gap represents lost value and serious environmental risks. Corporations must take responsibility by cutting e-waste at the source and disposing
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Every once in a while, most of us have gone through our old smartphones, tangled chargers, and that laptop from five years ago and wondered, “What now?” The world has changed over the recent years, and upgrading electronics feels like a rite of passage now, but the aftermath can be overwhelming. Throwing them in the
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E-waste has been a constant challenge globally for a while now. According to the UN’s Global E-waste Monitor 2024, a record 62 million tonnes of e-waste was generated in 2022, which is 82% more than in 2010, and is projected to reach 82 Mt by 2030. The situation is similar in Australia, where 511,000 tonnes
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The world is drowning in discarded electronics. In 2022, the world produced a record 62 million tonnes of e-waste, averaging 7.8 kilograms per person. If this trend continues, the total could reach 82 million tonnes by 2030. These figures highlight the urgent need to shift focus from constant production to responsible recycling of electronics. Much
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