Recupel supports WorldLoop


Recupel

Recupel organises the collection and processing of WEEE for Belgium, in response to the “take back obligation” set forth by the European Commission.

Recupel has been involved with WorldLoop since the beginning, offering strategic advice and expertise in developing the business model, challenging the business plan and acting as a knowledge partner. The decision to formalise the partnership was made after a fruitful and constructive collaboration with the launch of the first recycling centre in Nairobi, the WEEE Centre.

Recupel also committed to providing seed funding for the operational costs of WorldLoop, allowing WorldLoop to kick off as an independent organisation.

Peter Sabbe, Recupel CEO
“As the Belgian e-waste collection scheme, we are often confronted with questions about the unhealthy and environmentally unfriendly recycling of e-waste in African countries. In supporting WorldLoop, we can prove by “walking the talk” that aims to bridge the digital divide by offering high-quality, pre-owned computers donated setting up a proper recycling system in these countries is not only feasible but offers the best solution by large and medium-sized corporations or public turning a problem into an opportunity.

A tangible start was made at the end of 2011 with the first recycling centre in Kenya, and now WorldLoop is growing towards a great network of recycling centres covering the African continent and beyond.

The successful operations of WorldLoop are creating a “license to operate” for organisations to educational, medical, entrepreneurial and social projects such as Close the Gap and others, making a difference for so many people in developing and emerging countries. It’s all about ICT for Development as a lever for change; from education, micro-finance and entrepreneurship to healthcare and good governance. We want to make the world a better place for so many people living in disadvantaged environments.”

Peter Sabbe, CEO Recupel