Global e-waste growth rate poses increased danger to the environment
Recent research findings published by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) have revealed that global e-waste is growing at an alarming rate. Many people worldwide use electronic gadgets such as smartphones, laptops and TVs, but few countries have an elaborate plan for disposing or recycling the waste generated. Today, approximately 5.16 billion people use mobile phones globally. Interestingly, most people only use a new phone for 2.5 years.
Original Article Source Credits: Inhabitat , https://inhabitat.com/
Article Written By : Bonface Landi
Original Article Posted on : Jul 8, 2020
Link to Original Article: https://inhabitat.com/global-e-waste-growth-rate-poses-increased-danger-to-the-environment/