- Electronic waste is a pressing issue and is evidently having a global impact.
- 53.6 million tonnes of E-waste was produced in 2019.
- Only 17% of E-waste was recycled sustainably.
- An estimated 50 tonnes of mercury is lost annually.
- It is estimated that the annual amount of E-waste will exceed 74 million tonnes in 2030.
- The value of the raw materials in the 2019 E-waste stream amounts to £44.8 million.
Statistics accredited to: https://s2s.uk.com/news/10-shocking-facts-from-the-global-e-waste-monitor/
