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According to the United Nations (UN) Global E-waste Monitor (GEM) 2024, the global
electronic waste (ewaste) generation is rising 5 times faster than documented e-waste
recycling. Globally the e-waste generation is increasing by 2.6 million tonnes (Mt) annually
The 2024 GEM report is funded and prepared in partnership, with the United Nations
Institute for Training and Research – Sustainable Cycles Programme (UNITAR-SCYCLE), the
International Telecommunication Union (ITU), and the Fondation Carmignac.
1. Only 22.3% (less than a quarter) of the e-waste was documented, properly collected, and
recycled in 2022.
2. E-waste generation is set to reach 82 Mt by 2030, a 33% increase from 2022.
3. Bringing e-waste collection and recycling rates to 60% by 2030 could yield benefits
exceeding costs by over USD 38 billion.
4. E-waste contains hazardous substances like mercury, which can damage the human brain
and coordination system, posing health risks to humans and ecosystems.