Title: Highest E-Waste Generating Nations In The World - WorldAtlas
Headings: Highest E-Waste Generating Nations In The World
Highest E-Waste Generating Nations In The World
What is E-waste?
Sources of E-waste
Worst Offenders
The Importance of Recycling
E-waste Management
The Highest E-Waste Generating Nations Of The World

Content: In Europe, 47% of the e-waste export, and 50-80% of e-waste export was found to be illegal. The Asian and African countries, however, do not have adequate technology or the means to handle the e-waste. People, including children handle toxic components with bare hands, leading to health problems. E-waste Management
There is some confusion on what constitutes e-waste. Refrigerators are also sometimes included as e-waste. In addition, 30% sent to Ghana was found to be new articles. Many parts like plastic, glass and metals that could be reused are lost in landfills. Moreover, precious metals like gold and silver to the tune of $60 million in cellphones and other electronic articles ends up in landfills in the USA alone. Currently some recycling occurs. Plastic is not recycled in many countries to avoid the release of dioxin and furans.