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Australia Faces 500,000 Tonnes Electronic Waste Crisis

2/10/2025

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Australia is grappling with a mounting electronic waste crisis, generating a staggering 500,000 tonnes each year—about 20 kg per person. With Microsoft ending support for Windows 10 in October, an additional 12 million kg could flood landfills. The urgency for enhanced recycling programs and stricter regulations has never been clearer.

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Australia is grappling with a mounting electronic waste crisis, generating a staggering 500,000 tonnes each year—about 20 kg per person. With Microsoft ending support for Windows 10 in October, an additional 12 million kg could flood landfills. The urgency for enhanced recycling programs and stricter regulations has never been clearer.