This week, The Greater Tygerberg Partnership advanced an important pillar of Bellville’s circular economy by hosting e-waste dismantling and repair training at our Buy-Back Centre, in partnership with ERANPC (E-waste Recycling Authority) and Taking Care of Business.
For us, this is more than technical training — it’s ecosystem building.
We are equipping local reclaimers and community members with future-fit skills that sit at the intersection of environmental stewardship, green job creation, and inclusive economic growth. When communities gain the ability to safely dismantle, sort, and repair e-waste, the value chain strengthens from the ground up.
The global context makes this work non-negotiable:
- The world generated 62 million tonnes of e-waste in 2022
- Only 22% was formally recycled
- E-waste volumes are growing five times faster than recycling rates
- In South Africa, e-waste is growing three times faster than other municipal waste streams
These numbers tell a simple truth: cities that invest in repair, reuse, and responsible recovery will be the ones that build resilient, low-carbon economies.
Our theme for 2025 captures the shift we’re driving: “Don’t Trash It – Reuse, Repair, Recycle!”
We’ll be unveiling our full e-waste campaign on 28 Nov.
Watch our channels for the rollout — and for how Bellville is redefining what a community-led circular system can look like. Follow The Greater Tygerberg Partnership (GTP) on LinkedIn or Facebook or visit https://gtp.org.za/
