The Importance of E-Waste Recycling: Benefiting You, Communities, and the Environment
What Is E-Waste? E-waste, or electrical and electronic waste, refers to any device that uses a plug or battery to operate but is no longer wanted or functional. This includes everything from old cell phones and laptops to kitchen appliances and batteries. As technology evolves, e-waste is becoming one of the fastest-growing waste streams globally, […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
