How is Singapore tackling its e-waste?

Sep 6, 2023

Singapore is also working to develop a circular economy for e-waste, in which used products are reused, refurbished, or recycled rather than being discarded. Image: Unsplash/ThisisEngineering RAEng

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A volunteer at Repair Kopitiam inspects a clock brought in for repair. Image: Abhishyant Kidangoor / Mongabay.

Repair Kopitiam is a community initiative in Singapore where volunteers help others repair and reuse their electrical appliances and electronic goods. Image: Abhishyant Kidangoor / Mongabay.

Old refrigerators and washing machines that have been collected and sorted at the Alba facility. Image: Abhishyant Kidangoor / Mongabay.

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E-waste bins have been put up all across the country by Alba Group. Image: Abhishyant Kidangoor / Mongabay.

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