(MMD Newswire) July 26, 2010 -- Electronic waste is a growing problem. The municipal solid waste (MSW) stream is being flooded with "E-waste" materials from an abundance of electronic devices. Landfills and incinerators are overfilling capacity due to the addition of electronic device waste materials (e.g. metals, silica, and plastics). According to BCC Research, "A concerted effort to reclaim discarded E-waste from the MWS is being undertaken by virtually all countries, with varying degrees of success." These trends are expected to boost the electronic waste materials recycling market worldwide. Global revenues for this market are anticipated to grow from $8.5 billion in 2009 to reach nearly $13 billion in 2014 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.9%.
Recycled plastics segment forecasted to rise at a CAGR of 10% through 2014
Recycled plastics will represent the fastest-growing segment in the electronic waste market. In 2009, this segment was valued at $975 million. BCC Research projects revenues from this area to reach $1.6 billion by 2014. Meanwhile, the recycled metals sector should continue to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.8% to reach $11.4 billion in 2014.
This study provides a detailed examination of the global demand for electronic recycling, its markets, and growth opportunities. The report is primarily geared towards those involved in the manufacture, design, use, sale, recovery, and disposal of electronic and electronic (E&E) equipment.
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Electronic Waste Recovery: Global Markets
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