Global Crisis Protocol
62 Million Tonnes.
1,000 Toxins.
1 Planet.
Your Old Phone is Poison.
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LEAD
Neurotoxic damage
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MERCURY
Chronic biohazard
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CADMIUM
Carcinogenic waste
7.8
Kilograms per person.
The average amount of e-waste generated per individual globally. Most of it ends up in unregulated landfills, leaching heavy metals into local water supplies.
Crisis Impact Report
A Hidden Injustice.
Thousands of children work in informal e-waste recycling sites, using their bare hands to extract precious metals. They are the first to inhale the toxins, and the first to suffer from stunted growth and organ failure.
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17.4%
Officially collected and recycled globally.
Hazardous Elements
- Brominated Flame RetardantsHIGH
- Arsenic CompoundsSEVERE
- Beryllium OxideTOXIC
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5.3 Billion phones discarded in 2022
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End of life is not end of impact