The Role of the ICT Sector in Promoting a Circular Economy
Reading time: 4 minutes As the world faces the growing challenge of electronic waste (e-waste), the information and communications technology (ICT) sector has a unique opportunity to lead the way in reducing environmental impact and promoting sustainability. At EWaste Africa, we believe that by adopting circular economy principles, the ICT sector can make a significant […]
The Need for PV Module Recycling in South Africa
Reading time: 3 minutes South Africa currently has approximately 26 million photovoltaic (PV) modules installed. These are the solar panels that generate electricity from sunlight. The vast majority of these panels will reach the end of their useful life within the next 20 years. The first round of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement […]
Ensuring Legal Compliance in E-Waste Management: Our Service to You
At EWaste Africa, legal compliance is at the core of everything we do. South Africa has some of the most comprehensive waste management regulations globally, with strict requirements governing the handling, transportation, and disposal of e-waste. From the ban on e-waste disposal into landfill to the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations, businesses must navigate a […]
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 […]
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.
Ban of all electrical and electronic waste from landfill: 23 August 2021
Waste electrical and electronic equipment (referred to as WEEE or e-waste) is one of the fastest-growing types of waste worldwide. Unfortunately, it is also very hazardous due to the chemicals and components found in it. For this reason, the South African National Environmental Management: Waste Act defined e-waste as hazardous. The dangerous and toxic components […]
Tough choice: do we dispose or recycle CFL light bulbs?
Breaking a light bulb and in particular, the modern energy-saving compact fluorescent lights (CFLs) is a normal occurrence – a lamp either breaks or goes to light bulb recycling because it got burnt and thus the need for a solution to recycle light bulbs. To one person, light bulb disposal is as easy as sweeping […]
Deputy Minister Ms Barbara Thomson’s Keynote address at the opening of Africa’s first light Bulb recycling plant
“South African’s have the right to live in a safe and healthy environment and enjoy equal benefits brought by democracy.” View Link
