May 2024. Electronic waste (E-waste) is discarded electronics generated by industries and consumers, including IT, healthcare, and automotive.  E-waste takes thousands of years to decompose and contains toxic chemicals, highlighting the importance of proper e-waste management and recycling. E-waste pollution is caused by the improper disposal of e-waste. E-waste pollution affects human health, wildlife, the food chain, the environment, and climate change.  In 2018, seven UN agencies signed a letter of intent to enhance cooperation in e-waste management.  The International Telecommunication Union is implementing e-waste management policies and supporting Sustainable Development Goals.

1. E-WASTE
MANAGEMENT
Dr. Salem Baidas

2. ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY SLIDESHOWS
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3. AGENDA
DEFINITION
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EFFECTS
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MANAGEMENT
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UN POLICY
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INFOGRAPHICS
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5. electronic waste
Also Known as E-Waste, is the
Discarded Electronics Generated
by the Industry or by Consumers.

6. Devices that Rely on Electricity to Operate such as Phones
Computers, Tablets, Transformers & Batteries.
electronics
The Improper Disposal of E-Waste in the Environment Causing
Harm to Humans, Wildlife & their Habitats.
E-Wastepollution
E-Waste Contains Toxic & Carcinogenic Chemicals such as
Lead, Cadmium, Mercury, Chromium & Barium.
Toxicchemicals
When Animals Ingest E-Waste, Toxic Chemicals Accumulate in
their Tissue Reaching Humans through the Food Chain.
bioaccumulation
E-Waste Takes Thousands of Years to Decompose Highlighting
the Importance of Proper E-Waste Management & Recycling.
decomposition
Glossaryof Terms
E-waste
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7. IT INDUSTRY
Healthcare
Industry
consumers
Manufacturing
industry
Government
& offices
auto
Industry
Sources
GY4ES.ORG
E-waste

8. Small Household
Appliances
large Household
Appliances
Consumer
electronics
Office electronics medicalequipment It equipment
toys Lighting Tools
EPA.GOV
Types
E-waste

9. Lead
Barium
Cadmium
Chromium
Mercury
Beryllium
Toxic metals IN e-wASTE
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E-waste

10. Chemicals & Toxic Metals in E-Waste can Enter the Human
Body Causing Health Issues such as Organ Failure & Cancer.
human health
E-Waste Accumulation in the Environment Destroys Habitats
Causing Biodiversity Loss & Population Decline.
Wildlife
Toxins in E-Waste Ingested by Animals & Fish Pose Health
Risks to Humans through Meat & Seafood Consumption.
Food chain
E-Waste Causes Soil & Water Pollution. E-Waste Incineration
Releases Toxic Gases such as Dioxins Causing Air Pollution.
environment
E-Waste Production & Waste Incineration Emits Greenhouse
Gases Contributing to Climate Change & Global Warming.
Climate change
Pollution effects
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E-waste

11. Recycling
Donation &
reselling
Policies&
Legislation
public awareness
Proper disposal
Reduce consumption
Management& REDUCTION
E-waste
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13. In 2018, Seven UN Agencies Signed
a Letter Of Intent (LOI) to Enhance
Cooperation in the Field of E-Waste
Management. ITU is Implementing
E-Waste Management Policies and
Developing a Circular Economy for
Electronic Devices and Supporting
SDGs 3, 6, 11, 12, and 14.
ITU.IN
International Telecom. Union
E-Waste Management

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17. GLOBAL E-waste GENERATION
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
34 36 38 40 44 46 48 50 52 54
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60%
increase
Million metric tons

18. GLOBAL E-waste GENERATION outlook
2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
61 63 65 67 69 71 73 75
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25%
increase
Million metric tons

19. GLOBAL E-waste GENERATION per capita
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
5.0 5.2 5.4 5.7 6.4 6.6 6.8 6.9 7.1 7.3
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50%
increase
kg per capita

20. GLOBAL E-waste GENERATION in 2019
32
24
20
13
9
2
Small Equip.
Large Equip.
Temperature Equip.
Monitors
Small IT Equip.
Lighting
WEFORUM.ORG
By type (percent)

21. GLOBAL E-waste GENERATION in 2019
25
13
12
3
0.7
Asia
Americas
Europe
Africa
Oceania
OCEANCONSERVANCY.ORG
By region (million metric tons)

22. GLOBAL e-waste GENERATION per capita in 2019
26.0
23.9
23.4
22.4
21.7
21.6
21.4
Norway
UK
Switzerland
Denmark
Australia
Netherlands
Iceland
EWASTEMONITOR.INFO
By country(kg per capita)

24. United nations E-WASTE INITIATIVES
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
1 2
5 6
10
14
5 6
18
14 15
28 27
3
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154
Total
NUMBER OF INITIATIVES

25. COUNTRIES COVERED BY E-WASTE Regulations
2014 2017 2019
61 66
78
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30%
increase
Number of countries

27. E-WASTE MANAGEMENT global MARKET VALUE
2020 2028
50
144
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3X
growth
Billion dollars

28. %
RECYCLED
%
NOT RECYCLED
GLOBAL E-WASTE recycling
share
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29. E-WASTE recycling global MARKET VALUE
2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027
33 37 41 47 52
59
67
75
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2.5X
growth
Billion dollars

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