According to a study conducted by a United Nations partner, Solving the e-waste Problem (StEP), the amount of e-waste generated worldwide is expected to increase from 48.9 million metric tons in 2012 to 65.4 million metric tons by 2017. Unfortunately, solutions to the e-waste disposal issue are not keeping up with the waste being generated. E-waste, or old, unwanted electronics, includes: Cellphones Laptops Computers Plugs, cables, cords Monitors Tablets Televisions It is … [Read more...]