Societies are producing more and more electronic goods, and therefore more and more electronic waste, or e-waste. The United Nations' Environment Program has released a report that warns of a dangerous rise in the amount of such waste, which is often simply dumped in developing countries, posing health hazards to residents. - See more at: http://variety.siam55.com/data/6/0444-1.html#sthash.Ml95OVj6.dpuf