Celebrating 10 Years: A Heartfelt Thank You
As the Thanksgiving spirit lingers, we at EWaste Africa find it a fitting time to express our profound gratitude to the many stakeholders who have made our journey over the past decade not only possible but also meaningful. From humble beginnings to recycling more than 2,500 tons of e-waste, we have worked together to divert […]
EWaste Africa wins 2024 circular innovation challenge with sustainable solutions
In a remarkable display of ingenuity and commitment to sustainability, Maritzburg-based eWaste Africa has emerged victorious in the 2024 Circular Innovation Challenge. Outshining 54 competitors, eWaste Africa earned accolades for its innovative solutions to a pressing environmental dilemma: the disposal of defunct photovoltaic (PV) panels. With over 25 million PV panels currently installed in South […]
EWaste Africa Featured on The Big Small Business Show!
We are thrilled to share that EWaste Africa was recently featured on The Big Small Business Show, which aired on 25 October 2024. This was a fantastic opportunity to highlight the importance of responsible e-waste management and our mission to make a positive environmental impact across South Africa. Missed the episode? No worries – you […]
Webinar Recap — “Will a Circular Economy Contribute to a More Resilient Renewable Energy Sector?”
In a recent webinar run by the African Circular Economy Network titled “Will a Circular Economy Contribute to a More Resilient Renewable Energy Sector?”, EWaste Africa’s Managing Director, Pravashen Naidoo, shared his expertise on the urgent need for sustainable end-of-life management of solar panels in South Africa. As the renewable energy sector grows, it will […]
EWaste Africa: Proudly Featured in the KZN Future50!
We are excited to share that EWaste Africa has been recognized as one of the KZN Future50 by East Coast Radio! As a company based in KwaZulu-Natal, we are committed to supporting the people of our province by providing an environmentally ethical and legally compliant e-waste recycling service. Together, we’re building a cleaner, greener future […]
Watercycle Technologies and EWaste Africa Forge Strategic Partnership to Advance Sustainable Lithium Recovery from E-waste
Johannesburg, South Africa – EWaste Africa (EWA), a leading electronic and lighting waste management company, and Watercycle Technologies (WT), a UK-based deep tech company specialising in critical minerals recovery, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 27 March 2024. This strategic partnership aims to advance the sustainable recovery of valuable materials, such as lithium, […]
EWaste Africa Named on the 2023 Cleantech 50 to Watch
EWaste Africa, a South African e-waste recycling company, has been named on Cleantech Group’s 2023 Cleantech 50 to Watch.
GCIP SA 2022/2023 Winners
EWaste Africa was announced as the winner of the GCIP-SA 2022/23 competition at the GCIP-SA Awards Gala Dinner on 17 March 2023. This is the culmination of a programme that started in July 2022, progressing through numerous rounds. The GCIP-SA is part of a global initiative aimed at promoting clean technology innovation and supporting entrepreneurs […]
Managing your solar panel waste
Dr Mark Williams-Wynn, R&D Manager from EWaste Africa estimates that PV waste is expected to reach 1.4 million tonnes worldwide by 2030. South Africa has 17 million solar panels installed to date, and most of these will require end-of-life (EOL) management before 2040. EWaste Africa has recently constructed equipment to be able to recycle solar […]
Solar Power Africa 2023
