Electronic waste

A new UNEP video captures how electronic waste is a growing threat to the health of both people and planet and how combatting it is everyone’s responsibility.

In 2019, the world generated e-waste equivalent in weight to 350 cruise ships. Only 14.7 percent was recycled.

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E-wastes make up a substantial part of the items disposed in our landfills. To dispose your e-waste in Toronto, you are supposed to do any of the following things:

E-Waste Types Infographic Concept

Mobile device recycling is an important aspect of electronic waste recycling. With the increasing use of smartphones, tablets, and other gadgets, it'...

A report was recently released by the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) about the rising problem of E-waste in countries like China and India. Electronic sales are said to grow immensely in…

Only 20% of consumers currently recycle their e-waste, leading to worsening material scarcity, rising material costs, and higher pricing on future electronics.

The Global E-Waste Monitor Report for 2020 shows that electronic waste is up 21% in five years and that national recycling strategies remain inadequate.