UNIDO, EPRON, E-Terra Technologies partner to tackle renewable energy e-waste

E-waste Recycling  |  2026-09-09 00:03:31   |   By

The engagement followed a facility tour of E-Terra’s Materials Recovery and Recycling Facility (MRF) in Abule-Ado, Lagos, by representatives of UNIDO and EPRON.

SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), the E-waste Producers Responsibility Organisation Nigeria (EPRON), and E-Terra Technologies Limited have commenced discussions on a potential collaboration to address the growing e-waste challenge associated with Nigeria’s expanding renewable-energy sector.

The engagement followed a facility tour of E-Terra’s Materials Recovery and Recycling Facility (MRF) in Abule-Ado, Lagos, by representatives of UNIDO and EPRON. It was followed by a meeting focused on the responsible management of solar panels, inverters, batteries, and other renewable-energy equipment at the end of their useful lives.

Satoko Takenoshita, Technical Advisor, Division of Circular Economy and Green Industry, UNIDO, stressed the importance of responsible resource management alongside the transition to renewable energy.

“Developing appropriate systems for recovering and recycling end-of-life solar equipment, batteries and related technologies will be critical to ensuring a truly sustainable energy future.”

Mrs. Ibukun Faluyi, Executive Director, EPRON, said stakeholders must prepare for the waste streams that will emerge as the adoption of renewable energy increases.

“Collaboration is essential to building an effective Extended Producer Responsibility and circular-economy framework around these materials.”

The Technical Director of E-Terra, Mr. Patrick Inoh, who conducted the facility tour on behalf of the company’s CEO, Chief (Dr.) Ifeanyi Chukwutem Ochonogor, welcomed the initiative, noting that strategic partnerships are vital to tackling Africa’s e-waste challenge.

The stakeholders emphasised the need for effective collection, take-back schemes, material recovery, recycling, and environmentally sound treatment to prevent improper disposal, open burning, and informal dismantling.

The engagement marks an important step towards ensuring that Africa’s clean-energy transition is matched by responsible and sustainable e-waste management.

Courtesy: www.vanguardngr.com