E-Waste RecoveryE-waste is one of the fastest growing problems in the world. The cost to humanity and the earth's ecosystem of wanting to have the latest and greatest electronic device, whether it's a new I-pod, a cell phone, a computer, A tablet or a television represents staggering quantities of electronic waste. E-waste, or as it is more commonly known, e-waste, refers to any unwanted electronic device. It doesn't matter whether the technology still works or not. Once the owner no longer finds value in keeping it, it becomes waste. Most people don't know what to do with their old technology. They are waiting for their municipalities to set up a program that allows them to donate their old equipment for recycling and to happily offload old equipment, which in some cases means that the technology they are disposing of is only 6 years old. months, which adds to the mountains of problems. electronic waste worldwide. Nate Rawlings (2013) states in his article “Emerging Economies Are Now Leading Producers of E-Waste” that “the overall quantity of e-waste is expected to increase by 33% over the next five years. , from 48.9 million tons last year to 65.4 million tons in 2017. That's the same weight as 200 Empire State Buildings. Electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) is a rapidly growing industry and the huge amount of electronic devices disposed of each year is not just harmless basic waste. Every electronic device contains various toxic substances. When e-waste is thrown into landfills, these substances can leach into soil and groundwater over time. If e-waste is burned, more toxic chemicals are released into the air, and both the leaching of chemicals into soil and water and the release of toxins into the air progress.... . middle of paper. ....ng and disposal• Protection protocol for workers responsible for the disposal of electronic waste• Bilateral and multilateral cooperation – awareness. Citizens also have a role to play in the management of electronic waste. We can reuse electronic devices by donating them where we need them rather than throwing them away. When purchasing products, choose those that are made from less toxic materials, raise awareness of the dangers of electronic waste in our communities and around the world. Technology is an important part of our lives. Hopefully, technology can also help solve the problems we face when it comes to e-waste disposal. There must be a desire to end the use of dangerous chemicals, to prevent electronic waste from accumulating and seeping into the landscape, the atmosphere, wildlife and our bodies. The health of our planet and different ecosystems depends not only on the search for a viable solution, but also on our human existence..