Ministers: $91B in metals in e-waste

The article analyzes electronic waste management, pointing out that the economic value of the metals contained in waste electronic devices amounted to approximately $91 billion in 2022, with about $28 billion worth of material recoverable through recycling. It highlights that the world produced 62 billion kilograms of electronic waste in 2022, but a large portion of it is managed through informal methods, leading to the loss of value as well as negative environmental and health impacts. The article emphasizes the importance of developing recycling technologies to enhance resource security and achieve economic benefits, especially with the growing volume of waste from solar energy systems and information technology devices. It also sheds light on Egypt's efforts to improve its legislative framework and infrastructure, along with launching initiatives to enhance the collection and recycling of electronic waste. The goal is to build a sustainable value chain and transform electronic waste from an environmental burden into an economic resource that supports a circular economy.

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