News Global e-waste increases by 21% in 5 years The world generated 53.6 million metric tons of electronic waste in 2019, more than one-fifth higher than the amount discarded five years earlier. By Arete News - July 2, 2020 Workers sort through e-waste for melting in Guangzhou, China (AN/Basel Action Network) You need to login to view this content. Please Login. Not a Member? Join Us