The 'Global E-Waste Monitor' reports a surge to 62 million tons of global electronic waste in 2022, with an expected increase to 82 million tons by 2030.

Only 22.3% of electronic waste was properly collected and recycled in 2022, lagging significantly behind the rate of e-waste production.

Poor electronic design choices, such as the use of glue instead of screws, hinder repair efforts, further exacerbating the e-waste issue.

There is a general lack of awareness about proper e-waste disposal, and data privacy concerns deter people from recycling old electronics.

Europe leads in per capita e-waste production and has the highest recycling rates, while Africa has the lowest figures in both categories.

The report calls for improved e-waste management and awareness, particularly as digitalization demands more electronics for global internet connectivity.