Recycling rates falling behind the pace of e-waste generated globally
Just 22.3% of all the e-waste - any product that has a plug or battery - was properly collected and recycled in 2022.
U.N. Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)
UNITAR started operating in 1965 to train and equip young diplomats from newly-independent member nations and has evolved into a leading institute for customized, creative learning solutions to institutions and individuals from the public and private sectors.
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Global e-waste rises 21% in 5 years and is predicted to double by 2030
A big problem, the organizations say, is that collection and recycling programs don't keep pace with the rising pollution.