Electronic waste has reached a staggering 62 million tons
E-waste is one of the fastest-growing types of waste worldwide. In 2022, around 62 million tonnes of e-waste were produced globally, but only 22.3% was properly collected and recycled.
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Electronic waste contains valuable resources like gold and palladium
Metals make up close to half of an average smartphone's weight (minus the battery). Eleven elements make up 97% of the economic value of the phone's metals. Gold and palladium content is low, but these two elements make up the lion's share of the metal value.
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