Isa Gordon surveys the scale of global electronic waste — roughly 50 million metric tons in 2012 — and its toxic effects, arguing most “recyclers” are relocators shipping scrap to Ghana and Asia where burning wires and circuit boards poisons workers, often children. She reviews the Basel Convention, EU take-back laws, and the e-Stewards certification, and describes her project making resin-sealed jewelry from reclaimed electronics to raise awareness.
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