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China sat the top of list in electronic waste increasing in Asia
United Nations releases study which states that electronic waste is increasing in Asian countries
According to a report published by United Nations, it has been found that electronic waste has increased to 63% in last five years.
United Nations have advised the Asian countries to start recycling, reusing and adopt methods for the disposal.
The reason behind rise of electronic waste is due to the rising income of the people and people are adopting more gadgets and smartphones leaving behind more electronic items.
As per the health, electronic media is not good as it can cause severe diseases.
As per the ranking, China is at the top of the list in Asian ranking as it is dumping more electronic items and generating waste
Vietnam, Philippines and Cambodia are at the bottom of the list as they have less electronic dumping with average of about 1 kg per person.
Singapore and Taiwan are also at the top of the list generating 19 kg per person of electronic waste.
The electronic waste can also cause major health problems.
