StEP has identified a strong need for global e-waste data supporting scientific research in the field. Thus, Task Force Capacity members have started work on an “Annual Digital Dynamic Digital Reporting on the global Ewaste StatuS” (ADDRESS).

ADDRESS should provide data for science-/data-based research work on e-waste in-and outside of StEP, inform StEP’s work with up-to-date and solid data on the global e-waste status and global quantities of it and estimate future developments as well as trends and improvements made over time.

The short-term objective is to create much more accurate worldwide assessments of e-waste volumes, i.e. EEE put on the market, WEEE generated, WEEE collected and treated as well as amounts flowing to non-desired destinations like illegal exports, disposal without recycling, etc. The work will cover various regions in the world and will follow the development of e-waste collection and non-collection over time. Long-term objectives are to regularly update this report and enlarge the database (also covering aspects like status of legislation, consumer education and awareness, financing systems etc.).