That means we’re creating a lot of electronic waste.
It doesn’t include waste from electric vehicles.
By 2030, the amount of e-waste produced in one year is predicted to hit 82 million tons.
E-waste creation and recycling rates vary across the world.
Europe creates the most at 17.6kg (38.8 pounds) per capita while in the Americas it’s 14.1kg.
“The latest research shows that the global challenge posed by e-waste is only going to grow.
This amount of e-waste isn’t just impacting the environment.
The report states that the net annual economic monetary cost of e-waste is $37 billion.
