Tag: E waste
Solving SA’s e-waste crisis requires collaboration, awareness
AS far as electronic waste in South Africa goes, the work has only just begun.
Fortunately, key players like E-Waste Recycling Authority (ERA) are making strides in this area, as shown by...
Get rewarded for recycling old and broken appliances, technology this E-waste Day
Brought to you by E-Waste Recycling Authority (ERA) with Support from Massmart
The number of discarded electronic devices and appliances is growing at an exponential rate both globally and locally. On average,...
How to dispose of old appliances – and contain the e-waste explosion
E-WASTE from electrical and electronic appliances and devices is becoming a major problem for South Africa.
According to Gauteng’s government website, the country produces around 360 000 tons of e-waste every year,...
Demand for rare-earth metals is skyrocketing, so we’re creating a safer, cleaner way to...
RARE-EARTH metals are critical to the high-tech society we live in as an essential component of mobile phones, computers and many other everyday devices. But increasing demand and limited global supply...
EWASA tackles e-waste problem
IMPENDING, but far from complete EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) legislation is due to be implemented with compulsory registration of affected parties by 04 November this year, and that includes the electronics...
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