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Despite representing just 16% of the global population, high-income countries are responsible for nearly a third of the world's waste. Wealthier societies consume more and discard more — but they also have the infrastructure to manage it, from regular waste collection to developed recycling systems.

Canadians are discarding electronics at an alarming rate, with roughly 65 percent of devices replaced while still functional and cellphones lasting just 4.5 years on average. This throwaway culture fuels a growing e-waste crisis, exposing hazardous heavy metals, toxic flame retardants, and pollutants that leach into soil and water — often in developing countries where much of Canada's e-waste is shipped. Researchers argue the solution lies not in recycling alone, but in rethinking consumption through longer-lasting products, repairability, and a stronger second-hand market.

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