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In our digital age, the latest smartphones, laptops, and gadgets are just a click away. But what happens when we upgrade? This year, Malaysia is expected to generate 24.5 million units of electronic waste—a hidden cost of our tech-driven lives. Much of this e-waste ends up in landfills, releasing hazardous materials that poison our environment and communities. So on today’s episode, we’ll take a closer look at Malaysia’s growing e-waste crisis and the efforts to address it. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Mohamed Tarek El-Fatatry, Founder & Director, ERTH (Electronic Recycling Through Heroes).

In our digital age, the latest smartphones, laptops, and gadgets are just a click away. But what happens when we upgrade? This year, Malaysia is expected to generate 24.5 million units of electronic waste—a hidden cost of our tech-driven lives. Much of this e-waste ends up in landfills, releasing hazardous materials that poison our environment and communities. So on today’s episode, we’ll take a closer look at Malaysia’s growing e-waste crisis and the efforts to address it. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Datuk Mohd Zain Hassan, Director of Eco Risk Digital Management Sdn Bhd. He recently retired as the CEO of Malaysia’s largest solid waste management company.

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