E-waste management has spread across the world, it's not a trend: it's an opportunity.
Environmental impact
Every ton of properly managed e-waste has a measurable effect on emissions, water and public health — see these cases.
1.3 t of CO2 avoided for every ton of properly managed e-waste
A poorly recycled fridge is equivalent to 15,000 km driven by car
The phosphorus in a TV can contaminate 80,000 liters of water
7.8 kg
World average
E-waste generated worldwide each year per person.
6.5 kg
National average
Generated by each Peruvian per year, according to MINAM.
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MINAM
E-waste management plans already approved by MINAM in Peru.
Of the 205,000 tons of e-waste generated in Peru in 2023, only 14,700 tons (~7%) received formal treatment that year. The remaining 93% ends up in informal dumps — the exact gap companies can start closing today.
The business case
Beyond compliance, there's a financial and reputational case that more and more boards are demanding.
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Discarded equipment contains copper, gold, silver and other high-value metals; proper management recovers part of that value instead of losing it, rather than treating it only as a disposal cost.
MYTHS VS REALITY
Click each myth to discover the reality
S/138 M
This is the maximum fine OEFA can impose for very serious environmental infractions. Sanctioned companies are also listed for up to 5 years in RUIAS, a publicly searchable registry — the risk isn't just financial, it's reputational too.
Companies that already manage their e-waste with Circular Solutions don't just comply with the law: they recover value, reduce risk, and strengthen their sustainability reporting. Let's talk about how to get started.
