Latvia collects half the e-waste it generates

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Latvia collected only half the amount of e-waste generated in 2023, indicating a significant gap in waste management. This means 10.3 kg of e-waste per inhabitant was collected, while 20.6 kg was placed on the market, suggesting devices are being hoarded or lost to informal disposal. The EU saw a 78% increase in electronics placed on the market between 2015 and 2023, with the Netherlands leading in per capita figures.


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