Turning E-waste into Opportunity: A Green Solution to South Africa’s Unemployment Crisis
South Africa’s youth unemployment rate crisis is a concerning issue, with recent data released by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) indicating that approximately 24% of tertiary graduates are unemployed. This paints a bleak picture of the future for our talented youth, and it needs innovative solutions that can simultaneously address unemployment and other challenges. A […]
The Hidden Cost of Cheap Electronics: Why Quality and Refurbishment Matter for South Africa’s Future
As economic pressures mount, many South Africans are finding themselves with less disposable income — and are understandably looking for ways to stretch every rand further. One of the ways this plays out is in the purchase of electronic equipment. Consumers are increasingly turning to cheaper options, often unknowingly trading short-term savings for long-term losses. […]
What’s in a Battery? Understanding the Power Within
At EWaste Africa, our customers ask us questions like: “Why are batteries considered hazardous?” or “Why are some batteries recyclable while others are not?” To understand this, it helps to start with the basics. A battery is not a single entity; it’s actually a pack made up of multiple individual cells. These cells are connected […]
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 […]
Making Recycling as Easy as 1, 2, 3!
Recycling your e-waste should be simple, convenient, and accessible. At EWaste Africa, we are working to make this a reality with the rollout of community collection containers. Our goal is to make e-waste recycling as easy as dropping off a parcel or returning a shopping cart—because when recycling is effortless, more people will do it! […]
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 […]
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 […]
Electronic & Lighting Waste Solution – GCIP
EWaste Africa now offers a legally compliant and cost-effective recycling and refurbishment for your end-of-life solar panels. This will help you to reduce your environmental footprint.
PREVENT Waste Alliance
EWaste Africa is proud to announce that we have joined the PREVENT Waste Alliance as of January 2022. This alliance brings together organisations from the private sector, academia, civil society and public institutions, all with an interest in promoting innovative solutions for a functioning circular economy worldwide. We believe that joining this alliance shows our […]
