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What Is Remanufacturing?
Remanufacturing is an industrial process that restores used products to a condition that meets defined quality and performance standards. Unlike simple refilling or repair, remanufacturing involves systematic inspection, cleaning, replacement of worn components and comprehensive testing.
For printer cartridges, this process delivers a product that performs reliably while using significantly fewer raw materials and generating far less waste than producing a new cartridge.
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Why Remanufacturing Matters in Africa
Africa is experiencing rapid growth in the use of electrical and electronic equipment. Without effective reuse systems, this growth results in rising waste volumes and lost economic value.
Remanufacturing addresses this challenge by keeping products in use for longer and creating local manufacturing activity. It supports small and medium enterprises, creates skilled jobs and reduces the environmental impact associated with imports and disposal.
Circular Economy in the African Context
Reuse and repair have long been part of African economic life. Remanufacturing builds on this tradition by introducing structure, quality assurance and scale.
ACRA promotes a reuse-first approach, recognising that the highest environmental and economic value is achieved when products are remanufactured before being recycled. This approach aligns with Africa’s circular economy ambitions and supports inclusive growth.
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