Understanding the Impact of E-Waste on the Environment
E-Waste poses a significant threat to the environment and human health due to its toxic chemical components. In 2019 alone, 53.6 million metric tonnes of E-Waste were generated, equivalent to the weight of 11.8 million elephants. The rapid growth of technology is expected to further exacerbate this issue, with projections indicating a 50% increase in E-Waste production by 2030. Proper management and awareness are crucial in addressing the environmental and health hazards associated with E-Waste.
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LAUNCH Project Toolkits E-Waste TOOLKIT
LAUNCH Project Toolkits GRADESOFGREEN.ORG In addition to the environmental impacts that E-Waste has through its chemical components, there is a significant amount of it generated. In fact, 53.6 million metric tonnes of E- Waste was produced in 2019 alone. That equates to the weight of 11.8 million elephants.
LAUNCH Project Toolkits GRADESOFGREEN.ORG While normal waste has a major impact on the environment, E-Waste harms ecosystems due to its chemical composition. E-waste is a health and environmental hazard, containing toxic additives or hazardous substances such as mercury, which damages the human brain and/or coordination system.
LAUNCH Project Toolkits GRADESOFGREEN.ORG With the rapid growth of technology use across the world, the magnitude of E-Waste is likely to grow. Some predict that E-Waste is projected to grow up to 74.7 million metric tonnes by 2030. That is roughly a 50% increase from 2019 statistics.
