What is
EEE and WEEE?
Discover the world of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE) and its transformation into Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), or e-waste. As the demand for new and more sophisticated technology increases, so does the volumes of e-waste generated eventually, prompting urgent actions for safer disposal and recycling.
Types of EEE
We can classify EEE into 8 categories. These categories encompass a wide range of devices and tools that power our daily lives and industries, including appliances, information and communication technology, lighting equipment and electrical tools.
Each category represents a potential source of WEEE when these items reach the end of their useful life. Learn more about these categories by following the link below.
The Challenge of WEEE
“There is no such thing as ‘away’. When we throw anything away it must go somewhere.”
WEEE is a growing problem globally. This is driven by the demand for EEE, with more and more products having electronic and electrical components, not to mention our insatiable need for the latest technology. As a result, millions of tonnes of electronic waste is being produced each year. This waste often ends up in landfills or is exported to developing countries, where it is often disposed of unsafely, causing harm to the environment and human health.
Currently, less than 10% of e-waste is recycled in South Africa.
Did you know that in South Africa as of August 2022, e-waste is no longer allowed in our landfills? That is because the Government wants South Africans to make the effort to recycle it instead and that is for good reasons.
Our organisation is committed to increasing public awareness about reducing the volume of EEE that turns into e-waste. We aim to improve the management and recycling of e-waste to prevent it from ending up in landfills. Learn more about how you can contribute to more sustainable EEE usage and disposal practices.
