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mostly glass) in the production of interlocking eco- in high-footfall areas such as shopping centres. These
pavers. These pavers are certified as green building enable members of the public to drop off unwanted
material with 40% recycled content. electronics quickly and without paperwork, creating a
low-fuss solution that reduces both hazardous waste
By reducing the demand for virgin resources, EWaste
Africa contributes directly to lowering the overall and carbon emissions.
carbon footprint of the energy sector. Compliance remains central to the company’s
Recycling Services operations. It aligns with South Africa’s National
Environmental Management: Waste Act, the National
The company’s recycling portfolio is extensive. It can Road Traffic Act, municipal by-laws, and broader health
process anything that uses a plug or a battery to operate and environmental regulations. With two national
as well as any energy generating equipment. Electronic hazardous waste management licenses and multiple
and electrical equipment, from household appliances
to large industrial machinery, is dismantled carefully to transport and storage registrations, EWaste Africa offers
full legal assurance to its clients. It also collaborates
reclaim valuable materials. IT and telecommunications with producer responsibility organisations to facilitate
equipment is treated with precision to maximise both
component recovery and client rebates. extended producer responsibility compliance for
manufacturers, retailers, and distributors.
Innovation at the Core A Vision Beyond Recycling
Innovation lies at the heart of EWaste Africa.
In partnership with the University of KwaZulu- EWaste Africa’s contribution extends far beyond
Natal and the Technology Innovation Agency, the waste management. Under the leadership of Chief
company developed the LPX™ machine, a world-first Executive Officer Pravashen Naidoo, the company
hydrometallurgical system that recovers rare earth is deeply committed to social impact, particularly
metals and captures mercury with 99.9 per cent through job creation and skills development. South
diversion from landfill. It also makes use of Balcan Africa faces high levels of graduate unemployment,
Engineering’s internationally acclaimed lamp recycling with many young people struggling to secure work
system, which consumes less than 15 kW of energy and despite qualifications. EWaste Africa is helping to
ensures that all by-products are reused. bridge this gap by offering opportunities in logistics,
engineering, environmental science, administration,
EWaste Africa’s innovative methods for handling and business development.
end-of-life photovoltaic panels earned it first place
in the 2024 Circular Innovation Challenge. Further, in The company invests in training and internships,
March 2024, EWaste Africa signed a memorandum of equipping graduates with the skills needed for the
understanding with UK-based Watercycle Technologies fast-growing green economy.
to develop and deploy patented processes for Building a Circular Future
recovering lithium carbonate from spent lithium iron
phosphate batteries. This collaboration represents a For businesses, producers, and individuals, EWaste
Africa is a partner that simplifies compliance, supports
milestone for ton-scale battery recycling and positions
South Africa as a leader in advanced mineral recovery. sustainability ambitions, and proves that waste can
be transformed into opportunity. By combining
Accessibility and Compliance innovation, accessibility, and social impact, the
Recognising the importance of convenience, EWaste company is building a cleaner, greener, and more
Africa has introduced community collection containers inclusive future for South Africa and beyond.

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