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GEF project: NESREA collects 300 tonnes of e-waste

The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has collected 300 tonnes of e-waste under the Global Environmental Facility (GEF) funded project. Director-General of...
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Mitigating the impact of electronic waste exposure in Nigeria

Have you ever wondered what happens to your discarded fridges, televisions, laptops, handsets? More often than not, these discarded products end up at dump sites,...
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EPRON warns against importation of electronic wastes

E-waste Producer Responsibility Organisation of Nigeria (EPRON) says electronic waste still find its way into the country, posing a threat to the environment and...
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Recycling contaminates plastic toys with toxic chemicals from electronic waste

Some banned toxic flame retardant chemicals are now found in recycled plastics in form of e-waste, which are being made into several toys for...
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WWF Africa marks 20 years of Earth Hour with call for renewed environmental action

WWF Africa has commemorated 20 years of Earth Hour, celebrating two decades of global and African-led action to protect...
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10 key takeaways that explain the global waste crisis

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