6 important facts that you didn’t about E-waste in México.
Electronics become obsolete in 1-3 years.
Every year, 50 million tons of electronic waste are produced.
From the electronics collected for recycling, 80% end up in countries where there is no environmental or labor regulations.
Electronic waste grows 3-5% anually and less than 20% is recycled.
By seeping into the ground or aquifers, toxic substances represent a risk to the environment and our health.
Mexico dismisses 300 thousand tons of E-Waste per year.
