What question did this study set out to answer?

To provide comprehensive guidelines for classifying and reporting e-waste statistics.

February 14, 2026Open Access

E-waste Statistics: Guidelines on Classifications, Reporting and Indicators, Third Edition.

Key Points

To provide comprehensive guidelines for classifying and reporting e-waste statistics.
Development of classification systems for e-waste products
Creation of concordance tables linking different classification versions
Compilation of product lifetime distribution and average weights data
Integration of material composition information for harmonization
Publication of comprehensive guidelines for e-waste statistics
Enhanced linkages between different e-waste classification systems
Clear parameters for product lifetimes and average weights established
Standardized data for better interpretation of e-waste statistics

Abstract

The E-waste Statistics: Guidelines on classifications, reporting and indicators, third edition and accompanying statistical annex tables. The tables includes: UNU-KEY-v.2 product descriptions; Concordance tables linking the UNU-KEYs across versions (v.1 - v.2); Concordance tables linking the UNU-KEYs to related international classifications (EU Waste CAT 6PV/10, HS22 and CPC2.1); Product lifetime distribution parameters per UNU-KEY; Per-unit average weights per UNU-KEY; and Material composition data per EU6-PV. Together, these provide the guidance and underlying technical inputs recommended for the consistent and harmonised calculation, compilation, and interpretation of e-waste statistics.

E-waste Statistics: Guidelines on Classifications, Reporting and Indicators, Third Edition.

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