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South Africa generates a massive 530 million kilog

South Africa generates a massive 530 million kilograms of e-waste per year. That’s the second-highest total in Africa, with only Egypt producing more, and equivalent to 9kg of e-waste per person each year.

💡 The problem is growing, but so is the opportunity to do better. Start small but smart:
Rethink what you really need
Choose tech that does more (like how your phone can replace dozens of devices)
Repair before replacing
Reuse what you can and safely recycle what you can’t

📖 Follow us to learn more about what you can do to help make change.

#sustainability #ewastestats #recycletech #WEEE #ewastesouthafrica #WEEEareSA

South Africa generates a massive 530 million kilog

South Africa generates a massive 530 million kilograms of e-waste per year. That’s the second-highest total in Africa, with only Egypt producing more, and equivalent to 9kg of e-waste per person each year.

💡 The problem is growing, but so is the opportunity to do better. Start small but smart:
Rethink what you really need
Choose tech that does more (like how your phone can replace dozens of devices)
Repair before replacing
Reuse what you can and safely recycle what you can’t

📖 Follow us to learn more about what you can do to help make change.

#sustainability #ewastestats #recycletech #WEEE #ewastesouthafrica #WEEEareSA

Would you believe us if we said that e-waste could

Would you believe us if we said that e-waste could become high-end jewellery, museum pieces, or even home décor?

💡 It’s true. South African artists like Ashley Heather and Maurice Mbikayi are turning old electronics into wearable art, furniture, and installations.

This kind of creative reuse gives e-waste a new type of value. It keeps electronics out of landfills and starts important conversations about consumption, tech, and sustainability – something statistics alone can’t always achieve.

Follow WEEE are SA to see how creativity can power a more circular future.

#ewaste #sustainabledesign #upcycledart #auterra #mauricembikayi #upcycledewaste #reusewithpurpose #rethinkwaste #WEEEareSA

They’re small, but batteries pack a punch (espec

They’re small, but batteries pack a punch (especially when they’re damaged, old, or leaking).

⚠️ Not sure when it’s time to let go? Swipe through to learn about 3 major red flags that indicate your battery needs to be recycled.

Every battery contains materials that can be recovered, but if they end up in your household waste, they are likely to end up in a landfill and become hazardous waste. Find your closest drop-off point or collector for proper battery disposal on our website.

#batteryrecycling #ewasteawareness #safedisposal #ewasteSouthAfrica #oldtech #hazardouswaste #WEEEareSA

We rely on batteries to power our tech, from phone

We rely on batteries to power our tech, from phones and laptops to remotes and toys, but not all batteries are the same. Different types of batteries contain materials from lithium and cobalt to nickel and lead. Most of these metals can be reused if recovered, but can cause serious pollution if dumped incorrectly and released from leaking batteries.
Here’s a quick look at the basics of what’s going on inside your battery:
🔹 A cathode (+) and anode (–) create an electric flow
🔹 An electrolyte moves the charge between them
🔹 Metals (lithium, cobalt, nickel, or lead in older models) store and release the energy

♻️ Knowing what’s inside your batteries is just as important as knowing how to dispose of them safely and responsibly based on their unique chemical composition. Find your nearest recycling point on our website.

#recyclebatteries #batteries #ewaste #ewasteawareness #sustainablechoices #batteryfacts #knowwhatsinside #WEEE #WEEEareSA

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