Technology, Internet & Money
How many tonnes of electronic waste did the world generate in 2022 (1 tonne = 1,000 kg)?
Answer
62,000,000 tonnes
Only about 22% of it was formally collected and recycled, even though the discarded metals inside — copper, gold, iron — were worth an estimated $91 billion.
Source: UN Global E-waste Monitor 2024 (UNITAR/ITU)
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