Our Mission:

The e-Waste Alliance is a non-profit organisation which helps to coordinate responsible management ofthe entire electronic waste (e-waste) stream in a one-stop shop format. The handling of e-waste is more complicated and potentially more dangerous than handling basic recyclables like cans or glass since e-waste is made up of so many different parts and contains so many chemicals and materials. Therefore it takes many different working partners to achieve a fully comprehensive e-waste management solution. The e-Waste Alliance is made up of independent business units who are able to handle all parts of the e-waste waste stream in the most integrated and value added manner and according to the best technologies locally available while assuring safe data destruction.

The handling of e-waste is more complicated and potentially more dangerous than handling basic recyclables like cans or glass since e-waste is made up of so many different parts and contains so many chemicals and materials. Therefore it takes many different working partners to achieve a fully comprehensive e-waste management solution. The e-Waste Alliance is made up of independent business units who are able to handle all parts of the e-waste waste stream in the most integrated and value added manner and according to the best technologies locally available while assuring safe data destruction.

Our cooperation allows us to optimize our goals namely:
   Image Minimizing waste and maximizing resource use and job creation
   Image Adding value in each step of the e-waste

This enables you to receive an integrated, comprehensive, environmentally and socially responsible solution for your e-waste from each e-Waste Alliance partner concerned. The e-Waste Alliance seeks to act as a one-stop-shop for pro-active and integrated e-waste management. We are guided by the following hierarchy of options, giving preference to the recovery of function of equipment where possible before optimising the recovery of materials for further downstream recycling and rework options.

Process I: Refurbishment and repair

Just PC's, eR

Our first priority is to refurbish and repair as much e-waste as we possibly can to preserve its original "functionality". This extends the life of electronics and is the best use of resources while creating skillful jobs at the same time. Our refurbished electronics also reach a special market: we offer inexpensive electronics to people who might not be able to afford new ones and also enable donations to communities as part of a donor company's corporate social responsibility programme.

Process 2: Recycling

WastePlan. Ecycle

What we can't refurbish, we dismantle for downstream recycling or rework purposes. Often we get very old electronics, or items that can't be repaired. These are then dismantled and separated into different component units and material streams that are sold on to respective, authorized recyclers. Alternatively and in order to increase the added value of certain attractive but otherwise low value parts we team up with service providers in the option 3 category.

Process 3: Waste to Art

Kunye, eR

Pieces of the electronics with low resale value but high rework potential are turned into useful items or works of art. Community members trained in waste to art skills earn their livelihood while helping to draw attention to e-waste and spread the message about the one-stop shop integrated e-waste management service the e-Waste Alliance is able to offer to both businesses and private households e.g by manufacturing jewelry, clocks, key rings, and other corporate gifts and accessories with suitable components.