The average person in the U.S. threw away 21 kg of electronics in 2022, while the average person in Norway—the country with the highest per-capita E-waste—threw away 27 kg. Globally, people discarded a record 62 million metric tons of electronics, according to the United Nations’ recent Global E-waste Monitor 2024 report. This fast-rising waste stream contains billions of dollars’ worth of metals, and start-ups are seeking efficient, sustainable ways to recover that treasure. You can read more about this story here:
https://cen.acs.org/environment/recycling/Electronic-waste-gold-mine-waiting/102/i23?