Urgent Need for E-Waste Research and Systems Data as Global E-Waste Continues to Rise

At Data Axis Consulting Limited (DACL), we are paying close attention to the growing importance of research and system mapping in the e-waste and circular economy space.

Recent findings from the Global E-waste Monitor 2024 show that the world generated a record 62 million tonnes of e-waste in 2022, with only 22.3% documented as formally collected and recycled. The report also projects e-waste could rise to 82 million tonnes by 2030, while recycling efforts lag behind.

These trends highlight a major need for:

• E-waste ecosystem mapping
• Stakeholder research and value-chain studies
• Consumer disposal behavior research
• Policy and compliance evidence
• Monitoring data for waste and recycling systems

As more households and businesses adopt electronics and electric appliances, understanding end-of-life systems becomes essential for environmental sustainability, public health, and policy design.

DACL supports sustainability and environmental research through:

• Field data collection
• Stakeholder interviews and surveys
• Ecosystem assessments
• Data analysis and reporting
• Evidence support for programmes and policy planning

We believe stronger local evidence is key to building practical e-waste solutions in Africa, including safer disposal systems, better recycling pathways, and more effective circular economy strategies.