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April 13, 2026
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Turning old computers into TVs: The company breathing life into e-waste

Turning old computers into TVs: The company breathing life into e-waste

WEEE has so far handled more than 10,000 tonnes of e-waste, ensuring it is safely disposed of...

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The WEEE Centre in Kenya is tackling the nation's growing electronic waste (e-waste) problem by repurposing old computers into televisions and other innovative recycling initiatives. Kenya generates an estimated 51,000 metric tonnes of e-waste annually, with only 1% formally recycled.

  • At least 70% of hazardous materials in the environment come from e-waste.
  • The WEEE Centre, a Nema-licensed recycler, ensures safe disposal and has handled over 10,000 tonnes of e-waste.
  • The company employs a circular economy model based on seven R's (refuse, reduce, reuse, repair, refurbish, repurpose, and recycle) and partners with corporate and government entities.

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