show that when electronics are improperly disposed of, they release toxic chemicals, contaminate soil and water sources, and contribute to climate change.
In line with International E-waste Day, observed on October 14, on Saturday, the Global Green Growth Institute , in collaboration with Enviroserve, the Ministry of Environment , the Ministry of ICT and Innovation , the Rwanda Utility Regulation Authority , the Rwanda Cooling Initiative , and various retailers and service providers including Akagera Business Group, initiated a public education roadshow campaign.
"We must all take an active role in mitigating the potential effects of e-waste. I acknowledge that you may have heard this message before, but the truth is, the number of people who responsibly dispose of their e-waste at facilities like Enviroserve is still relatively small," PS Yves Iradukunda, MINICT, said in a statement.
Reincorporating these electronic devices into the product cycle offers notable environmental and energy advantages.