Electronic waste is rising sharply across Asia as higher incomes allow hundreds of millions of people to buy smartphones and other gadgets, with serious consequences for human health and the environment, according to a UN study.
So-called e-waste in Asia has jumped 63% in five years, the report by the United Nations University said, as it warned of a need for most nations across the region to improve recycling and disposal methods.
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