‘A mountain that just keeps growing’. Interesting article in CNN Business on electronic waste (e-waste).
E-waste has become the greatest waste stream in the world generating close to 57 million tons in 2021. This is the equivalent to the entire weight of the Great Chinese Wall.
🚨 Only 17% is properly recycled ♻️ and documented 📄 according to United Nations. 🚨
As technology leaders we need to transition from a linear to a circular way of managing our IT assets. IT Asset Disposition solutions are already available today from global reputable players that go through great lengths to repair, refurbish and repurpose IT assets.
CNN Business: A mountain that just keeps growing.