To mark the International E-Waste Day, October 14, consumers worldwide are urged to collect dead and/or unused electronics and electrical products and give them a second life through reuse or repair, or recycle them properly. Above all, consumers should stop throwing them away in household waste bins. Speaking to the issue, Ibukun Faluyi of E-waste Producer Responsibility Organisation Nigeria (EPRON), told Nigerian Tribune that, “We are putting a spotlight on e-waste today. Pascal Leroy, Director General of the Brussels-based Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Forum, in a statement sent to Nigerian Tribune, stated that: “Small electronic and electrical goods such as mobile phones, toys, remote controls, game consoles, headphones, lamps, screens and monitors, heating and cooling equipment, and chargers are everywhere. Read Also: We have no plan to increase taxes — FIRS boss

Source: Nigerian Tribune October 17, 2024 09:39 UTC