South Africans encouraged to recycle e-waste

CAPE TOWN, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) -- The South African Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) on Monday called on all citizens to recycle their e-waste, as the world marked International E-Waste Day.

"Today, Oct. 14, marks International E-Waste Day for South Africa and the rest of the world. The celebration of the day is aimed at raising awareness and highlighting the importance of responsible and sound management of electrical and electronic waste," the DFFE said in a statement.