Noun
e-waste (uncountable)
Discarded electrical and electronic equipment.
We have been getting ready to recycle more e-waste by investing in infrastructure, providing grants to local government and working with industry. Jay Weatherill
According to the report, Asia generated the greatest volume of e-waste in 2019 – some 24.9 Mt, followed by the Americas (13.1 Mt) and Europe (12 Mt), while Africa and Oceania generated 2.9 Mt and 0.7 Mt respectively. Source: Internet
Apart from their solid and non-biodegradable nature, some of the toxic elements found in e-waste include lead, mercury, lithium and other ozone-depleting substances. Source: Internet
Apple will tout the environmental benefits of letting customers decide if they want to buy their own earphones or power adaptor, which could reduce e-waste. Source: Internet
Past efforts to remediate the site have ignored the informal, specialised e-waste workers, refurbishers and recyclers who process of Ghana's e-waste for recycling. Source: Internet
A Western Alaskan tribal organization headquartered in Nome – Kawerak (kuh-WEAR-ick), Inc. – sponsored the drive to collect e-waste and safely transport it to Seattle for proper recycling. Source: Internet