E-waste 2.0: Recycling for sustainability

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dc.contributor.authorUnited Nations Environment Programme
dc.date.accessioned2016-10-11T19:57:58Z
dc.date.available2016-10-11T19:57:58Z
dc.date.issued2016
dc.descriptionInfographic highlighting the hazards of ewaste and how to dispose of such waste
dc.descriptionThis infographic outlines the scale, impacts, and management of electronic waste globally. It reports that nearly 50 million metric tonnes are generated annually and compares this volume to large aircraft production. It identifies major sources by region and lists common discarded devices. The document describes health risks from hazardous substances affecting multiple body systems. It promotes extending product lifespans, returning devices to recycling networks, using protective equipment during dismantling, advocating environmentally sound management, and participating in an online course on electronic waste.
dc.identifier.urihttps://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/7587
dc.languageEnglish
dc.publisherUnited Nations Environment Programme
dc.rights.accessLevelPublic
dc.subjectwaste
dc.subjectrecycling
dc.subject.sdgSDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
dc.subject.sdgSDG 3 - Good Health and Well-Being
dc.titleE-waste 2.0: Recycling for sustainability
dc.typeCommunication or other resource
wd.identifier.sdgiohttp://purl.unep.org/sdg/SDGIO_00000041

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