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| - | 30% of the world’s obsolete electronics end up in Africa, according to United Nations estimates. Recycling is potentially a lucrative industry and most African countries already have an active commercial market. But the sector is largely unregulated and fierce competition can lead to corner-cutting. | + | 30% of the world’s obsolete electronics end up in Africa, according to United Nations estimates. An estimated 500 containers of used computer scrap enter Nigeria each month. Recycling is potentially a lucrative industry and most African countries already have an active commercial market. But the sector is largely unregulated and fierce competition can lead to corner-cutting. |
IT sales in Africa are rocketing and HP wants to help by putting proper recycling practices in place before it is too late. The company aims to work with two non-governmental organisations to educate recycling firms about the benefits of adhering to environmental best practice. One of the key challenges is to give the scheme a commercial edge. By demonstrating that the scheme can generate money and jobs, participation is encouraged. | IT sales in Africa are rocketing and HP wants to help by putting proper recycling practices in place before it is too late. The company aims to work with two non-governmental organisations to educate recycling firms about the benefits of adhering to environmental best practice. One of the key challenges is to give the scheme a commercial edge. By demonstrating that the scheme can generate money and jobs, participation is encouraged. | ||
Current revision as of 16:16, 2 November 2007
Full story: HP helps Africa with recycling standards (26-Sep-07)
30% of the world’s obsolete electronics end up in Africa, according to United Nations estimates. An estimated 500 containers of used computer scrap enter Nigeria each month. Recycling is potentially a lucrative industry and most African countries already have an active commercial market. But the sector is largely unregulated and fierce competition can lead to corner-cutting.
IT sales in Africa are rocketing and HP wants to help by putting proper recycling practices in place before it is too late. The company aims to work with two non-governmental organisations to educate recycling firms about the benefits of adhering to environmental best practice. One of the key challenges is to give the scheme a commercial edge. By demonstrating that the scheme can generate money and jobs, participation is encouraged.
