Core Insights - The report by Basel Action Network (BAN) reveals that millions of tons of electronic waste from the U.S. are exported annually to Southeast Asian developing countries lacking safe disposal capabilities [1] - The phenomenon is termed an "invisible electronic waste tsunami," highlighting the secretive export of U.S. electronic waste under harmful conditions while generating profits for the electronic recycling industry [1] - Approximately 2,000 containers (around 33,000 tons) of electronic waste are shipped from U.S. ports each month [1] Industry Impact - Many containers carrying electronic waste are sent to countries that have banned such imports under the Basel Convention, which aims to prevent the transboundary movement of hazardous waste, especially to developing nations [1] - To evade international regulations, these shipments are often misdeclared as "raw materials" or "recyclables" rather than actual electronic waste [1] - The rapid turnover of electronic products has led to a global increase in electronic waste at a rate five times faster than the capacity for formal recycling [1] Future Projections - In 2022, global electronic waste reached a record of 62 million tons, with projections indicating an increase to 82 million tons by 2030 according to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) [1]