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: The Importance of Recycling
Another reason for accumulation of waste is that the waste produced is not recycled. There are many laws especially in Europe for the proper treatment of e-waste. Most countries however do not have the facilities to deal with the volume or toxic nature of e-waste. Recycling is also an expensive process,especially when it is done properly with secure and safe technology and conditions. So many countries export waste is to Asia and Africa, where the rules governing e-waste management are lax. 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.