What is Urban Mining?

By 2030, the world is expected to generate 82 million tons of electronic waste, equivalent to 2.05 million full trucks, according to a study on e-waste published by the United Nations (UN) in 2024. In 2022, global production of this waste reached a record high, surpassing 60 million tons. With the prospect of growth in the generation of electronic waste, urban mining plays a fundamental role in the collection and management of post-consumer prod…