Course:VANT149/2025/Capstone/Science/Team17

Abstract

This project explores the relationship between GDP and electronic waste (e-waste) generation in five countries from 2018 to 2022. By comparing data from both high- and low-income economies, the study highlights how economic growth influences electronic consumption and disposal. The findings show that wealthier nations tend to produce more e-waste due to higher consumption, while developing countries are rapidly catching up. In light of these trends, the project raises important questions about sustainability, technology use, and how countries can balance economic development with environmental responsibility.

Biographies

Keying Chen

Keying Chen is a first-year student in the Vantage One Science program at the University of British Columbia. Her research uses statistical methods to study the relationship between GDP and e-waste generation in five countries with different economic backgrounds from 2018 to 2022. At the conference, she is looking forward to exploring how quantitative methods can contribute to environmental research and help guide real-world policy-making.

Qingyi Mao

Qingyi Mao is a first-year student in the Vantage One Science program at the University of British Columbia. Her research explores the correlation between GDP growth and e-waste generation in five countries during the period from 2018 to 2022. She is eager to deepen her understanding of sustainable development and global environmental policy through her participation in the conference.

Chenxin Lin

Chenxin Lin is a first-year student in the Vantage One Science program at the University of British Columbia. Her research focuses on the relationship between GDP and electronic waste (e-waste) generation in five countries from 2018 to 2022. She is looking forward to learning more about sustainability and global consumption patterns at the conference.