Electronic waste gives investors chance to make cash from trash
Kudos to HP? (Story below) I was concerned this would be an anti-reuse operation. To some extent it may be, I'm sure they are not making "white box" machines for the export market. But let's look into this. If they have beaten me to the punch, or stolen my game plan, I'm a happier dude.
If they are collecting it all to prevent reuse and white-box manufacturing (which the Taiwanese are already bringing into Africa), then it's a compromise measure. But one thing is for sure, the article sees Africans for what they can do, not for what they cannot do, and recognizes that e-waste recycling is a business they can create value in and make money from.
Hopefully they will accept junk from WR3A partners in Africa, and sell replacement parts to us. READ ARTICLE BELOW
If they are collecting it all to prevent reuse and white-box manufacturing (which the Taiwanese are already bringing into Africa), then it's a compromise measure. But one thing is for sure, the article sees Africans for what they can do, not for what they cannot do, and recognizes that e-waste recycling is a business they can create value in and make money from.
Hopefully they will accept junk from WR3A partners in Africa, and sell replacement parts to us. READ ARTICLE BELOW
A Computer for Schools technician dismantles a central processing unit to enable easy disposal of the various parts. Components that cannot be recycled locally are shipped to the country of origin for disposal. Photo/FILE
By RAWLINGS OTINI Posted Friday, December 10 2010 at 00:00
The growing volume of e-waste in the region is creating new opportunities for local entrepreneurs and multinationals, who hope to tap into the $14 billion global market.
As the government ups pressure on technology firms and other large-scale importers to manage their electronic waste more efficiently, industrialists are hoping the environmental threat can translate to increased job opportunities and income generating activities.
