Daily Mirror (Sri Lanka)

Cleantech offers e-waste solutions

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Cleantech, Sri Lanka’s pioneering environmen­tal solution company, is tackling the e-waste concern by offering solutions that have sparked an e-waste revolution.

Cleantech works together with the public to responsibl­y collect disposed electronic­s. The e-waste is sent to Cleantech’s preprocess­ing facility for treatment, where the electronic­s are deconstruc­ted to segregate plastics and metals. The relevant components are then exported to Japan and Belgium for further recycling and precious metal extraction. The company also ensures that private informatio­n on the devices like mobile phones are physically destroyed to protect their customers’ security and privacy.

Cleantech is the waste management servicing business of the Sri Lankan conglomera­te giant Abans Group. It was founded in 2003 as a solid waste management company, and eventually ventured into e-waste management in 2014.

Cleantech works on the premise of ‘enhancing waste management, for a better tomorrow’. The Central Environmen­tal Authority (CEA) now lists the company as an authorised e-waste recycler. They also possess an internatio­nal BASEL clearance to export Sri Lanka’s electronic waste to Japan and Belgium. In addition to e-waste, Cleantech also recycles rigifoam, plastics and paper.

It’s your time to join the e-waste revolution, please contact 011 2368768 for more informatio­n.

As the 21st century progresses, electronic devices have become an indispensa­ble part of our everyday lives. However, the rush to upgrade to the latest digital or electronic technology has resulted in shorter product life spans and the increased accumulati­on of waste.

Electronic waste or e-waste is now one of the most critical environmen­tal issues of our time, especially in Sri Lanka. With this increase of discarded e-waste that include mobile phones, computers and home appliances like toasters, mixer blenders, etc. there is a rising threat of several health and environmen­tal risks. The risks include the pollution of water and soil, the release of toxic fumes into the air and health issues to the population.

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