The initiative creates jobs for people with disabilities through training in repairing, refurbishing and recycling e-waste.
Retailer Pick n Pay has deployed newly-designed electronic waste bins in selected Pick n Pay stores across Cape Town.
Globally, it notes, e-waste is growing at a rapid rate, with a lot of e-waste shipped to Africa and Asia for recycling. Around 50 million tonnes is generated annually, it says, adding this is equivalent to throwing out 432 laptops every minute. These bins are expected to collect 1 000 tonnes of e-waste annually – equivalent to the weight of a large cargo ship, Pick n Pay says.
To date, 65 individuals have participated in this initiative, which empowers people with disabilities, says Pick n Pay. To date, says the retailer, 65 individuals have participated in this initiative, which largely empowers people with disabilities by training them to dismantle, repair and refurbish e-waste.
With around 7% of SA’s population living with disabilities, Pick n Pay says job opportunities are scarce for many.The retailer explains that e-waste is growing faster than municipal waste in SA, often containing hazardous materials like lead and lithium.
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