What is the role of the E-waste fund?

The E-Waste Fund as an organization was established in 2019 to provide funding for the management of electrical or electronic waste in an environmentally sound manner.The Fund was established to fulfill the provisions of the second part of Act 917. The Act imposes an Advanced Eco Levy on Producers and Importers of Electrical and Electronic equipment which the Fund, together with funds from other sources, is expected to use to manage the E-waste in the country. The E-waste Fund promotes efficient E-Waste management in an environmentally sound manner through sustainable financing whilst creating business opportunities for the community.