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Africans reuse, repair, recycle and resell waste: What's needed to build on the circular economy basics

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Briefings

A 2026 article reports that in many African cities, broken appliances are frequently repaired, resold, or dismantled for parts rather than discarded. This practice suggests a potential pathway for building on circular economy principles, though the article explicitly states it does not provide data on the scale, economic benefits, or environmental impacts of this reuse behavior.

Key points

• Broken appliances in many African cities are frequently repaired, resold, or dismantled for spare parts and metal components rather than being immediately discarded.

Context

This finding highlights a specific local practice in African cities where waste management often extends beyond simple disposal, potentially offering a model for circular economy implementation.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to a single sentence describing a common practice. It does not include data on the scale of reuse, economic costs, environmental impacts, or the specific cities where this behavior is observed.

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