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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 12541

4 August 2020
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NEWS BRIEFS / Circular economy
International E-waste Day to be held on 14 October to promote recycling

03/08/2020 (Agence Europe)The third International E-waste Day will take place on 14 October, at the initiative of the WEEE Forum. The intention is to promote the reuse, recycling or proper disposal of electronic waste. In 2019, a record 53.6 million metric tons (Mt) of e-waste was generated worldwide, representing an increase of 21% in 5 years, according to the United Nations Global E-waste Monitor 2020. It is estimated that by 2030, this figure will reach 74 Mt. Even in Europe,...

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