: waste consisting of discarded electronic products (such as computers, televisions, and cell phones)
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Electronic waste Data centers create a sizeable amount of electronic waste, or e-waste.
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Greta Cross, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Only 25% of this e-waste is recycled.
—Oana Godeanu-Kenworthy, Fortune, 25 May 2026
Only 25% of this e-waste is recycled.
—Oana Godeanu-Kenworthy, The Conversation, 22 May 2026
Aimed at tackling the global electronic waste (e-waste) crisis, this innovation offers a sustainable alternative to permanent joining methods such as solder and screws.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 15 May 2026
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Greta Cross, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Only 25% of this e-waste is recycled.
—Oana Godeanu-Kenworthy, Fortune, 25 May 2026
Only 25% of this e-waste is recycled.
—Oana Godeanu-Kenworthy, The Conversation, 22 May 2026
Aimed at tackling the global electronic waste (e-waste) crisis, this innovation offers a sustainable alternative to permanent joining methods such as solder and screws.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 15 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for e-waste
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“E-waste.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/e-waste. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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