Circular economy: Worries as e-waste import rises, more Nigerians resort to used items

Invisible e-waste hits $10bin essential raw materials recoverable60,000 tonnes of used equipmentshipped to Lagos ports yearlyExperts allege weak inspection, seek enforcement ofBasel ConventionStakeholders seek incentives for recycling firms, manufacturersWith the high inflation and economic meltdown weakening the purchasing power of Nigerians, many have jettisoned brand new electronics products and relying more on second-hand items, thereby increasing electronic waste in the country.The Guardiangathered that the current trend has also increased the importation of used electronic equipment into the country, which are mostly discarded products that have reached the end-of-life cycle.The post Circular economy: Worries as e-waste import rises, more Nigerians resort to used itemsappeared first on Guardian Nigeria News.
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