E-waste is unwanted electronic products 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 e-waste every year. Products that are sent to can’t be used again. E-waste pollutesair, water, and land. It is and can give people health problems. The European Union wants better of e-waste. In 2012, Europeans recycled 15% of their old mobile phones. Some companies send
phones to developing countries.