Suppose you live or work in Western Australia and you handle old computers or other electrical gear before sending them for recycling. In that case, you have probably noticed the coloured tags that technicians attach to plugs and appliances. Those tags do more than look neat. They are a quick way to show when an
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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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