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Bookmark or Share- Electronic waste (e-waste) - World Health Organization (WHO)Overview. Every year millions of electrical and electronic devices are discarded as products break or become obsolete and are thrown away. These discarded devices are considered e-waste and can become a threat to the environment and to human health if they are not treated, disposed of, and recycled appropriately.
- Electronic waste | Recycling, Disposal & Impact | BritannicaElectronic waste, various forms of electric and electronic equipment that have ceased to be of value to their users or no longer satisfy their original purpose. Electronic waste (e-waste) products have exhausted their utility value through either redundancy, replacement, or breakage and include.
- Electronic waste has grown to record levels. Here’s why that ... - CNNCNN — From old cellphones to broken refrigerators and discarded e-cigarettes, global electronic waste has reached record highs and is growing five times faster than rates of recycling –...
- Global e-Waste Monitor 2024: Electronic Waste Rising Five Times Faster ...E-waste, any discarded product with a plug or battery, is a health and environmental hazard, containing toxic additives or hazardous substances such as mercury, which can damage the human brain and coordination system.
- Explainer: What Is E-Waste? | Earth.OrgE-waste, or “electronic and electrical waste,” is electronic products that are nearing the end of their “ useful life ” and are discarded. Computers, televisions, VCRs, stereos, copiers, and fax machines are common electronic waste that can be reused, refurbished, or even recycled.
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