Yaaka is extracting copper, raw materials from Zambia's e-waste

Yaaka is extracting copper, raw materials from Zambia's e-waste

Every year, Zambia generates around 23,000 tonnes of electronic waste. Much of it ends up in open fires or unregulated dumpsites. As they burn, these fires release a poisonous mix of lead, mercury, and dioxins, contaminating the air, soil, and rivers. People who live close to these sites inhale toxic fumes that damage their lungs and nervous systems. Over time, exposure to these toxins has been linked to cancers and other respiratory diseases. T…