Abstract
The Global E-waste Monitor 2017, a joint effort of the ITU, the United Nations University (UNU) and the International Solid Waste Association (ISWA), provides the most comprehensive overview of global e-waste statistics and an unprecedented level of detail, including an overview of the magnitude of the e-waste problem in different regions. The report includes up-to-date information on the amounts of e-waste generated and recycled, makes predictions until 2021, and provides information on the progress made in terms of e-waste legislation. The e-waste volumes are indicative of the recycling industry’s potential to recover secondary resources, as well as setting environmental targets for detoxification. The report highlights the need for better e-waste data and information for policymakers to track progress, identify the need for action, and to achieve sustainable development, including the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
| Original language | English |
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| Place of Publication | Bonn/Geneva/Vienna |
| Publisher | United Nations University (UNU), International Telecommunication Union (ITU) & International Solid Waste Association (ISWA) |
| Commissioning body | International Solid Waste Association (ISWA) |
| Number of pages | 116 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 978-92-808-9054-9 |
| ISBN (Print) | 978-92-808-9053-2 |
| Publication status | Published - 2017 |
Keywords
- E-Waste
- Waste
- Electronics