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Egypt
| History, Problems, and Progress in E Waste Recycling In-Country | The North African country produces a significant amount of such waste every year and also receives waste from outside the country. Egypt, like other African countries, has become a dumping ground for electronic waste. Especially since the country also produces some. In the latest report of the Global E-waste Monitor, statistics are self-evident: of the 44.4 million tonnes of electronic waste produced in 2017, Egypt alone hosted 0.5 million, or more than 11%. Worldwide, only 15 to 20% of the waste is recycled. In North Africa or the Middle East, this figure drops to 5%. and the rest is redirected to landfills. In a report published in 2017 by the International Telecommunication Union, it is reported that the world has generated about 44.7 million tonnes of electronic waste. |
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| E-Wasters Services and Special Practices In-Country | Egypt is embarking on electronic waste recycling. The North African country produces a significant amount of such waste every year and also receives waste from outside the country. Processing electronic waste is proving to be a boon to its economy and the environment.
Since 2016, the Egyptian government, in partnership with the Swiss company Sustainable Recycling Industries (SRI), has been developing and implementing waste treatment standards in Egypt. Seven electronic waste recycling factories have been opened, and work is underway on five others that help raise the efficiency of the waste management system and provide a safe, healthy environment free from disease and environmental pollution. The electronic application/garbage kiosks launched by the ministry of environment would encourage individuals to follow the correct procedures to dispose of waste. |
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