Statista reports that 62,714 metric tons of electronic equipment was collected in Ireland in 2018. The average Irish household has between 15 and 20 broken or unused electronic assets.
According to the United Nations, approximately 45 million metric tonnes of e-waste was generated globally in 2016, and only 20 percent of that was recycled. Compared to this, an estimated 53.6 million metric tons of waste were produced in 2019. This was an increase of 44.4 million metric tons in just five years. However, only 17.4 percent was collected and recycled.
According to Statista, about 250 million computers are sold annually. The average lifespan of these devices is now about two and a half years Manufacturers design in obsolescence, updating critical parts and marketing newer, "improved" devices. We may marvel at social media and connectivity, but this level of consumption produces massive, toxic, and destructive waste.
Businesses that regularly upgrade their IT equipment benefit from lower operating costs than those that cling to them until they break down.
Looking at these facts, it's important to recycle electronic waste. Many of these devices contain valuable components and precious metals that can be used in new products. But, on the other hand, they also pose a threat as batteries and electronic goods contain heavy metals, such as mercury, cadmium, and lead, pollute soil and water, and are dangerous for human health.
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