E-waste, composed of discarded or obsolete electronic devices, poses a threat to the environment and public health. Studies show that when electronics are improperly disposed of, they release toxic chemicals, contaminate soil and water sources, and contribute to climate change.
show that when electronics are improperly disposed of, they release toxic chemicals, contaminate soil and water sources, and contribute to climate change.
In line with International E-waste Day, observed on October 14, on Saturday, the Global Green Growth Institute , in collaboration with Enviroserve, the Ministry of Environment , the Ministry of ICT and Innovation , the Rwanda Utility Regulation Authority , the Rwanda Cooling Initiative , and various retailers and service providers including Akagera Business Group, initiated a public education roadshow campaign.
"We must all take an active role in mitigating the potential effects of e-waste. I acknowledge that you may have heard this message before, but the truth is, the number of people who responsibly dispose of their e-waste at facilities like Enviroserve is still relatively small," PS Yves Iradukunda, MINICT, said in a statement.
Reincorporating these electronic devices into the product cycle offers notable environmental and energy advantages.
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