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 Battery Recycling Process

In our previous article, we explored the different types of batteries which can be sent to EWaste Africa for safe and responsible end-of-life management. Now we would like to share what happens next and how these batteries are recycled or refurbished in a way that’s both environmentally friendly and legally compliant. From a circular economy […]
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 […]
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! […]
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 […]
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, […]
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.
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 […]
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