The document discusses e-waste recycling in developed and developing nations. It defines e-waste as discarded electronic equipment and defines the benefits of recycling e-waste such as conserving resources and reducing pollution. A global e-waste monitor report estimates that e-waste will increase to 47 million tons by 2017 and that developing nations currently generate more e-waste than developed nations. The document also outlines some regulations and initiatives aimed at better managing e-waste recycling.