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Electronic Waste Growth

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Drag the paragraphs into the correct order.

A

The global market for electrical and electronic equipment continues to expand, while the lifespan of many products becomes shorter.

B

The current global production of e-waste is estimated to be 20–25 million tonnes per year, with most e-waste being produced in Europe, the United States and Australasia.

C

In Europe e-waste is increasing at three to five percent a year, almost three times faster than the total waste stream.

D

Developing countries are also expected to triple their e-waste production over the next five years.