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Detailed explanation-1: -Canada’s electronic waste (e-waste) has more than tripled over the last two decades, according to a new study.

Detailed explanation-2: -Norway is the country that produces the most e-waste but has taken steps to improve its e-waste management through a ‘take back’ scheme for companies that produce electrical or electronic equipment and batteries. The UK sits second to Norway in generating e-waste, but is estimated to be first by 2024.

Detailed explanation-3: -Environment Canada reports that volumes of e-waste are increasing by 4% annually across the country; historically, 90% of this waste has been disposed of in landfills and only 10% recycled or recovered. In recent years, excellent progress has been made in addressing the e-waste management challenge in Canada.