KUALA LUMPUR (June 7): Many people have smart watches, fitness trackers, old smartphones, laptops and headphones stashed away in their homes. 

As the internet of things takes off, this stash of electronics will grow to include smart fridges, smart lights and other devices.

As we venture deeper into the digital economy, more e-waste is generated, many of which will end up in landfills. 

In fact, according to the United Nations, e-waste is the world's fastest growing domestic waste stream. In 2019, only 17.4% of e-waste was collected and recycled globally.

What sets e-waste apart from other waste streams is that it contains high-value, recoverable metals like gold, silver and copper. 

Yet these materials are going to waste when rising demand for electronics may result in intensified mining of raw materials.

Luckily, industry players are eager to make a difference and have a host of solutions that they'd like implemented so that domestic e-waste can be better managed.

Read more about it in The Edge Malaysia weekly’s June 7 edition.

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