Recycling Systems
Building state-of-the-art e-waste and appliance recycling infrastructure across Africa to transform hazardous waste into valuable commodities.
The Challenge of E-Waste
Millions of obsolete, near-end-of-life cooling appliances are dumped in African markets annually. Without proper infrastructure, informal processing methods release dangerous refrigerants into the atmosphere and toxic heavy metals into the soil and water systems.
Material Recovery
Efficient extraction of copper, aluminum, and steel from end-of-life appliances for local manufacturing.
Safe Degassing
Specialized equipment safely extracts and destroys or reclaims harmful HFC refrigerants and blowing agents.
Formalization
Integrating informal sector workers into safe, regulated, and profitable recycling value chains.
Success Stories
Agbogbloshie Transformation
Accra, Ghana
Once known as one of the world's largest digital dumps, the Agbogbloshie scrapyard is undergoing a massive transformation. The implementation of modern wire-stripping machines has reduced cable burning, protecting local air quality while improving copper yields for scrap dealers.
- 80% reduction in open burning incidents
- 450 informal workers trained in safe handling
- Establishment of proper health and safety protocols
WEEE Centre
Nairobi, Kenya
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Centre in Nairobi provides comprehensive recycling services, offering a blueprint for East Africa. It provides secure data destruction alongside environmentally sound e-waste management.
- Over 10,000 tonnes of e-waste processed securely
- Solar-powered dismantling operations
- Expansion to regional hubs in Mombasa and Kisumu