Do you ever wonder what happens to your old electronic devices after you switch to the newer version? Each and every individual in the country owns a cell phone, even kids of this generation these days. The number of active mobile devices and human beings crossed over somewhere around the 7.19 billion mark in 2014. That's only cell phones. Imagine the amount of waste (called e-waste) that can be generated when the total number of electronic devices (laptops, tablets, etc) are summed up. Unfortunately, the majority of these electronic products end up in landfills and just a tiny percentage comes back as/in new electronic devices. The uncontrolled burning of this waste can cause a great deal of harm to health and environment

UN Environment have put in a lot of efforts towards e-waste management through their International Environment Technology Centre, which works with governments around the world to help them reduce waste and manage it effectively. They also participate in the Global Partnership on Waste Management, which aims to enhance international cooperation, raise awareness, build political will, and develop a capacity to promote resource conservation and resource efficiency.