Tag: E waste
Why it’s hard to find an e-waste drop-off point that accepts batteries – ERA
By Larry Claasen
THE e-waste regulations which came into effect in November 2021, requires batteries to be disposed of by dropping it off at 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.Â
Fortunately, key players like E-Waste Recycling Authority (ERA) are making...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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