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e-waste Archive
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![WEEE Forum, Brussels To mark International E-Waste Day, Oct. 14, consumers worldwide are urged to collect dead and/or unused electronics and electrical products and give them a second life through […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Low-Res_Screenshot-2024-10-02-at-2.47.25 PM-115x115.jpg "E-waste experts urge: Stop trashing electronic products with ordinary garbage")
E-waste experts urge: Stop trashing electronic products with ordinary garbage
Posted on October 10, 2024 | No CommentsWEEE Forum, Brussels To mark International E-Waste Day, Oct. 14, consumers worldwide are urged to collect dead and/or unused electronics and electrical products and give them a second life through […] -
![UNITAR, Bonn, and International Telecommunication Union, Geneva A record 62 million tonnes (Mt) of e-waste was produced in 2022, Up 82% from 2010; On track to rise another 32%, to […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Accra-2023-©-Bénédicte-Kurzen-Fondation-Carmignac--scaled.jpeg "Electronic waste generation rising 5 times faster than recycling: UN")
Electronic waste generation rising 5 times faster than recycling: UN
Posted on March 20, 2024 | No CommentsUNITAR, Bonn, and International Telecommunication Union, Geneva A record 62 million tonnes (Mt) of e-waste was produced in 2022, Up 82% from 2010; On track to rise another 32%, to […] -
![WEEE Forum, Brussels, Belgium Every year, unused cables, electronic toys, LED-decorated novelty clothes, power tools, vaping devices, and countless other small consumer items often not recognized by consumers as e-waste […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/low-res-115x115.jpeg "‘Invisible’ E-Waste: ~$10B in essential raw materials recoverable in world’s annual mountain of e-toys, cables, vapes, more")
‘Invisible’ E-Waste: ~$10B in essential raw materials recoverable in world’s annual mountain of e-toys, cables, vapes, more
Posted on October 11, 2023 | No CommentsWEEE Forum, Brussels, Belgium Every year, unused cables, electronic toys, LED-decorated novelty clothes, power tools, vaping devices, and countless other small consumer items often not recognized by consumers as e-waste […] -
![WEEE Forum, Brussels 2022 International E-waste Day slogan: ‘Recycle it all, no matter how small!’ Despite world-leading e-waste management, ~30% of Europe’s stock of mobile phones no longer used; Most […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Screen-Shot-2022-10-17-at-5.58.34-PM.png "~5.3 Billion Mobile Phones will Become Waste in 2022")
~5.3 Billion Mobile Phones will Become Waste in 2022
Posted on October 13, 2022 | No CommentsWEEE Forum, Brussels 2022 International E-waste Day slogan: ‘Recycle it all, no matter how small!’ Despite world-leading e-waste management, ~30% of Europe’s stock of mobile phones no longer used; Most […] -
![UNIDO and UN University, Bonn 1st Latin American e-waste report covers 13 countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela Electronic waste […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Formal-recycling-Europe.-Credit-R.-Kuehr-UNITAR-115x115.jpg "97% of Latin America’s e-waste is mismanaged; Includes annual $1.7B in recoverable materials")
97% of Latin America’s e-waste is mismanaged; Includes annual $1.7B in recoverable materials
Posted on January 25, 2022 | No CommentsUNIDO and UN University, Bonn 1st Latin American e-waste report covers 13 countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela Electronic waste […] -
![Terry Collins & Assoc., Toronto Of the 18 science news releases produced in 2021, 16 were environment-themed: food waste, e-waste, oceans, biodiversity, dams, and floods. And one announced 14 living […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Screen-Shot-2022-01-02-at-9.56.03-PM-115x115.png "In the news, 2021: Our clients’ most noted science news releases of the year")
In the news, 2021: Our clients’ most noted science news releases of the year
Posted on January 1, 2022 | No CommentsTerry Collins & Assoc., Toronto Of the 18 science news releases produced in 2021, 16 were environment-themed: food waste, e-waste, oceans, biodiversity, dams, and floods. And one announced 14 living […] -
E-waste in former Soviet countries jumps ~50% in a decade; just 3.2% collected, treated
Posted on November 24, 2021 | No CommentsUN University / UNITAR, Bonn Electronic waste generated in the Commonwealth of Independent States + Georgia rose by 50% between 2010 and 2019, roughly the world average, but overall just […] -
![UN University / WEEE Forum, Brussels The e-waste result of an online streaming explosion: an emerging concern / information gap On International E-Waste Day 2021, leading experts and producer responsibility […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Ewaste-photo-115x115.png "International E-Waste Day: 57.4M tonnes expected in 2021 will outweigh China’s Great Wall")
International E-Waste Day: 57.4M tonnes expected in 2021 will outweigh China’s Great Wall
Posted on October 13, 2021 | No CommentsUN University / WEEE Forum, Brussels The e-waste result of an online streaming explosion: an emerging concern / information gap On International E-Waste Day 2021, leading experts and producer responsibility […] -
Recycling critical metals in e-waste: Make it the law, experts warn EU, citing security issues
Posted on May 10, 2021 | No CommentsWorld Resources Forum, Switzerland, CEWASTE Project / UN University Led by the World Resources Forum, consortium designates recycling, reuse of key elements in four electronic, electrical product categories as ‘critical’ […] -
![World Economic Forum, Geneva Geneva, Thursday 18 March 2021 – Today, top electronics companies, together with a group of pioneering global organizations, set a vision and roadmap committing to a […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/wire-40644596-1616086715-77_634x422-115x115.jpeg "Top electronics brands, global organizations launch alliance for circular electronics")
Top electronics brands, global organizations launch alliance for circular electronics
Posted on March 18, 2021 | No CommentsWorld Economic Forum, Geneva Geneva, Thursday 18 March 2021 – Today, top electronics companies, together with a group of pioneering global organizations, set a vision and roadmap committing to a […] -
![UN University, Bonn / International Telecommunications Union, Geneva A record 53.6 million tons (Mt) of e-waste was produced globally in 2019, the weight of 350 cruise ships the size of […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/236021-115x115.jpg "Global e-waste surging, up 21% in 5 years: UN")
Global e-waste surging, up 21% in 5 years: UN
Posted on July 2, 2020 | No CommentsUN University, Bonn / International Telecommunications Union, Geneva A record 53.6 million tons (Mt) of e-waste was produced globally in 2019, the weight of 350 cruise ships the size of […] -
![POLYCE, Bonn, Germany Consumers asked to favor electronic products containing recycled plastics; firms to build recycled plastic into design, ease plastic recovery for reuse A European Commission-funded project supported by […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/network-cable-499792_640-115x115.jpg "Reducing, reusing Europe’s 2.5 million tonnes of plastic in e-waste each year")
Reducing, reusing Europe’s 2.5 million tonnes of plastic in e-waste each year
Posted on October 10, 2019 | No CommentsPOLYCE, Bonn, Germany Consumers asked to favor electronic products containing recycled plastics; firms to build recycled plastic into design, ease plastic recovery for reuse A European Commission-funded project supported by […] -
![UNU / World Economic Forum, Geneva Joint report: Technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution show huge potential and could lead to “dematerialization”, better product tracking, take-back and recycling, and products […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/191047_web-1-115x115.jpg "United Nations, World Economic Forum and partners unite to address e-waste")
United Nations, World Economic Forum and partners unite to address e-waste
Posted on January 24, 2019 | No CommentsUNU / World Economic Forum, Geneva Joint report: Technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution show huge potential and could lead to “dematerialization”, better product tracking, take-back and recycling, and products […] -
![United Nations University, Bonn / Tokyo About three-fourths of 60,000 tons of used electronic equipment shipped to Nigeria in both 2015 and 2016 originated from EU ports; At least 15,400 […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Cars-computer-115x115.png "Thousands of tons of e-waste is shipped illegally to Nigeria inside used vehicles")
Thousands of tons of e-waste is shipped illegally to Nigeria inside used vehicles
Posted on April 19, 2018 | No CommentsUnited Nations University, Bonn / Tokyo About three-fourths of 60,000 tons of used electronic equipment shipped to Nigeria in both 2015 and 2016 originated from EU ports; At least 15,400 […] -
![Project ProSUM, Brussels Standardized, consolidated data helps to identify recovery potential of secondary raw materials worth € billions wasted annually Expert European organizations have united to create the world’s first […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/urban-mining-115x115.jpg "New EU ‘urban mining’ tools map valuable resources in e-waste, scrap vehicles, mine waste")
New EU ‘urban mining’ tools map valuable resources in e-waste, scrap vehicles, mine waste
Posted on January 17, 2018 | No CommentsProject ProSUM, Brussels Standardized, consolidated data helps to identify recovery potential of secondary raw materials worth € billions wasted annually Expert European organizations have united to create the world’s first […] -
![UNITED NATIONS UNIVERSITY, Bonn / INTERNATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATION UNION, Geneva / INTERNATIONAL SOLID WASTE ASSOCIATION, Vienna E-waste per capita rises 5 percent from 2014 to 2016; just 20 percent is recycled; […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/01-e-waste-millions-tons-115x115.jpeg "World e-waste rises 8 percent by weight in 2 years as incomes rise, prices fall: UN")
World e-waste rises 8 percent by weight in 2 years as incomes rise, prices fall: UN
Posted on December 13, 2017 | No CommentsUNITED NATIONS UNIVERSITY, Bonn / INTERNATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATION UNION, Geneva / INTERNATIONAL SOLID WASTE ASSOCIATION, Vienna E-waste per capita rises 5 percent from 2014 to 2016; just 20 percent is recycled; […] -
![UN University, Sustainable Cycles Programme — Bonn, Germany Per capita consumption of gadgets, appliances, other products with a cord or battery, rising quickly with incomes; Report urges clampdown on improper recycling, […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ewaste2-115x115.jpg "E-waste in East and Southeast Asia jumps 63 percent in 5 years")
E-waste in East and Southeast Asia jumps 63 percent in 5 years
Posted on January 15, 2017 | No CommentsUN University, Sustainable Cycles Programme — Bonn, Germany Per capita consumption of gadgets, appliances, other products with a cord or battery, rising quickly with incomes; Report urges clampdown on improper recycling, […] -
![United Nations University, Bonn 30 Aug, 2015 UN University, INTERPOL, partners conclude 2-year inquiry; report recommends ways to better enforce laws, monitor e-waste trade; cooperation vital to make stringent EU regulations […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/1-format14-115x115.jpeg "Discarded electronics mismanaged in Europe equals 10 X the volume of e-waste exported")
Discarded electronics mismanaged in Europe equals 10 X the volume of e-waste exported
Posted on August 30, 2015 | No CommentsUnited Nations University, Bonn 30 Aug, 2015 UN University, INTERPOL, partners conclude 2-year inquiry; report recommends ways to better enforce laws, monitor e-waste trade; cooperation vital to make stringent EU regulations […] -
![United Nations University, Bonn 19 April 2015 End-of-life electronic, electrical equipment totals 41.8 million metric tonnes in 2014 E-waste last year contained $52 billion in resources, large volumes of toxic material; most […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/LostFile_JPG_335303456-115x115.jpg "Discarded kitchen, laundry, bathroom equipment comprises over half of E-waste: UNU")
Discarded kitchen, laundry, bathroom equipment comprises over half of E-waste: UNU
Posted on April 19, 2015 | No CommentsUnited Nations University, Bonn 19 April 2015 End-of-life electronic, electrical equipment totals 41.8 million metric tonnes in 2014 E-waste last year contained $52 billion in resources, large volumes of toxic material; most […] -
![United Nations University, Solving the Ewaste Problem, Bonn 15 December, 2013 Annual world volume of end-of-life electronics expected to jump one-third to 65.4 million tonnes by 2017; New report details […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/ewaste-115x115.png "World’s first e-waste map reveals national volumes, international flows")
World’s first e-waste map reveals national volumes, international flows
Posted on December 15, 2013 | No CommentsUnited Nations University, Solving the Ewaste Problem, Bonn 15 December, 2013 Annual world volume of end-of-life electronics expected to jump one-third to 65.4 million tonnes by 2017; New report details […] -
![6-Jul-2012 United Nations University ‘Urban mining’ deposits are 40 to 60 times richer than mined ore, experts tell 1st GeSI and StEP e-Waste Academy in Africa; New PCs, cell phones, […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/photo-115x115.jpeg "E-waste: Annual gold, silver ‘deposits’ in new high-tech goods worth $21 billion; less than 15% recovered")
E-waste: Annual gold, silver ‘deposits’ in new high-tech goods worth $21 billion; less than 15% recovered
Posted on July 6, 2012 | No Comments6-Jul-2012 United Nations University ‘Urban mining’ deposits are 40 to 60 times richer than mined ore, experts tell 1st GeSI and StEP e-Waste Academy in Africa; New PCs, cell phones, […] -
![United Nations University, Solving the E-waste Problem initiative 30-Oct-2011 Tests at a school beside an informal electronic waste salvage site in Ghana’s capital Accra reveal contamination due to lead, cadmium and […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Empa_eWaste_Ghana_28-115x115.jpg "High toxic levels found at school, market neighboring informal e-waste salvage site in Africa")
High toxic levels found at school, market neighboring informal e-waste salvage site in Africa
Posted on October 30, 2011 | No CommentsUnited Nations University, Solving the E-waste Problem initiative 30-Oct-2011 Tests at a school beside an informal electronic waste salvage site in Ghana’s capital Accra reveal contamination due to lead, cadmium and […] -
![United Nations University – Solving the E-Waste Problem (StEP) 1 May 2011 The US Environmental Protection Agency is stepping up international efforts to help curb rising pollution, the waste of […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/20110514_STP513-115x115.jpg "US EPA joins alliance to curb global e-waste")
US EPA joins alliance to curb global e-waste
Posted on May 1, 2011 | No CommentsUnited Nations University – Solving the E-Waste Problem (StEP) 1 May 2011 The US Environmental Protection Agency is stepping up international efforts to help curb rising pollution, the waste of […] -
![22-Feb-2010 United Nations University, Tokyo / United Nations Environment Programme, Nairobi Rocketing sales of cell phones, gadgets, appliances forecast in China, India, elsewhere Sales of electronic products in countries like China […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/Informal-e-waste-recycling-China-7-photo-credit-StEP-EMPA-115x115.jpg "Urgent need to prepare developing countries for surge in e-wastes: UN")
Urgent need to prepare developing countries for surge in e-wastes: UN
Posted on February 22, 2010 | No Comments22-Feb-2010 United Nations University, Tokyo / United Nations Environment Programme, Nairobi Rocketing sales of cell phones, gadgets, appliances forecast in China, India, elsewhere Sales of electronic products in countries like China […] -
![United Nations University 15 September 2009 Sold in 2006: 230 million computers, 1 billion cell phones, 45.5 million TVs; many destined for uncontrolled disposal without change in policies, consumer practices […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/ewaste1-115x115.jpg "Set world standards for electronics recycling, reuse to curb e-waste exports to developing countries")
Set world standards for electronics recycling, reuse to curb e-waste exports to developing countries
Posted on September 15, 2009 | No CommentsUnited Nations University 15 September 2009 Sold in 2006: 230 million computers, 1 billion cell phones, 45.5 million TVs; many destined for uncontrolled disposal without change in policies, consumer practices […] -
![United Nations University 15-Nov-2007 Low collection rates and consumer awareness, rising need to harmonize regulations, UNU advises European Commission Only about 25% of Europe’s medium sized household appliances and 40% […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/ewaste11-115x115.jpg "Great potential to improve collection, recycling of Europe’s electronic waste, says UN report")
Great potential to improve collection, recycling of Europe’s electronic waste, says UN report
Posted on November 15, 2007 | No CommentsUnited Nations University 15-Nov-2007 Low collection rates and consumer awareness, rising need to harmonize regulations, UNU advises European Commission Only about 25% of Europe’s medium sized household appliances and 40% […] -
![6-Mar-2007 United Nations University Growing need for elements in high-tech scrap –- often incinerated in poor countries Standardizing recycling processes globally to harvest valuable components in electrical and electronic scrap […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/03/c-EMPA-China-e-scrap-dismantling_640x640-115x115.jpg "UN, industry, others partner to create world standards for e-scrap recycling, harvesting components")
UN, industry, others partner to create world standards for e-scrap recycling, harvesting components
Posted on March 7, 2007 | No Comments6-Mar-2007 United Nations University Growing need for elements in high-tech scrap –- often incinerated in poor countries Standardizing recycling processes globally to harvest valuable components in electrical and electronic scrap […] -
![07 Mar 04 United Nations University Government incentives are quickly needed worldwide to extend the life of personal computers and slow the growth of high-tech trash, according to a new […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2004/03/monitors-115x115.jpg "UN study shows environmental consequences from ongoing boom in personal computer sales")
UN study shows environmental consequences from ongoing boom in personal computer sales
Posted on March 4, 2004 | No Comments07 Mar 04 United Nations University Government incentives are quickly needed worldwide to extend the life of personal computers and slow the growth of high-tech trash, according to a new […]