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T1 E-waste 2.0: Recycling for sustainability
A1 United Nations Environment Programme, 
K1 waste
K1 recycling
PB United Nations Environment Programme
YR 2016
FD 2016
LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/7587
UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/7587
NO Infographic highlighting the hazards of ewaste and how to dispose of such waste
NO This 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.
DS UN Environment Document Repository
RD Sep 18, 2026