E-waste is unwanted electronic that

E-waste is unwanted electronic

that people throw away. For example, most people

their old mobile phone for a new one every 18 months. Many countries

most of their e-waste in landfill. The USA throws away around 50 million tonnes of

every year. Products that are sent to

can’t be used again. E-waste

air, water, and land. It is

and can give people health problems. The European Union wants better

of e-waste. In 2012, Europeans

15% of their old mobile phones. Some companies send

phones to developing countries.