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The high cost of cheap tech: How disposable electronics are fuelling an e-waste crisis

It may be cheaper than your average gadget, but experts say 'fast tech' such as mini fans and electronic toys are adding to the world's growing e-waste problem

The Star MalaysiaANGELIN YEOH2026-10-19 02:00查看原文 ↗

According to the Global E-Waste Monitor in 2024, each Malaysian produced an average of 12.2kg of e-waste in 2022, the third highest in Asean and above the global average of 7.8kg. — 123rf

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