Wastezon- Repurposing Dicarded Electronics

Discarded electronics create 50 million tons of global waste each year. 

Rwandan-based #Wastezon is doing it's part. So far the mobile app has helped send 460 tons to electronics recyclers in Rwanda alone.  The result is a great positive impact on turning recycled plastic into creative new products.

To learn more, meet their team and ask them questions visit https://wastezon.com or follow them on Facebook and Twitter #recycledmaterials #recycling #sustainability

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