Rich nations consistently fail to recycle their e-waste properly, resulting in a staggering loss of $60 billion annually in critical metals, while unsafe recycling practices flourish in West Africa.
In places like Lagos, Nigeria, people like Baba Anwar scavenge through mountains of discarded electronics to make a living, often in hazardous conditions.
The chaos of Ikeja Computer Village illustrates both the vibrant market for second-hand electronics and the dark reality of dangerous e-waste recycling that many impoverished individuals rely on.
As Baba Anwar pointed out, he turned to the market in Lagos due to economic desperation, revealing how systemic issues in e-waste management have dire personal impacts.
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