FAQ

Informal e-waste recycling often involves unsafe practices like open burning or acid baths, which pose serious risks to human health and the environment. Investing in formal systems, supported by Foncham’s expertise in traceability, collection infrastructure, and certified partnerships, ensures that materials are handled safely and responsibly. Formal systems also enable resource recovery, job creation, and legal compliance with international treaties like the Basel and Bamako Conventions.

Foncham offers training and technical support for policymakers, regulators, and recycling operators. We assist with the development of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) frameworks, national inventories, and statistical reporting aligned with global standards. Additionally, we provide WEEE project implementation services—from strategic planning to operational rollout—ensuring long-term, scalable impact.

Reliable data is essential for making informed decisions and setting measurable goals. Foncham supports monitoring, verification, and open-access reporting through our E-waste Database, helping countries understand their waste flows and evaluate intervention success. Data also supports international cooperation, compliance with environmental treaties, and funding applications for green infrastructure.

Foncham promotes incentive schemes and take-back programs that encourage responsible behavior. These include financial or service-based incentives for returning used electronics, as well as public education campaigns to raise awareness. We help design programs that are tailored to local contexts and integrate informal sector workers into safe, formalized recycling networks.

A circular economy offers far-reaching benefits including resource independence, job creation, climate resilience, and economic diversification. By recovering valuable materials from e-waste and extending product lifecycles, countries reduce reliance on imports and raw extraction. Foncham’s services help lay the groundwork for circular models that are not only environmentally sound but also socially and economically empowering.