How Rwanda is leading e-waste recycling efforts in Africa

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How Rwanda is leading e-waste recycling efforts in Africa

As Africa grapples with the problem of imported electronic waste, Rwanda is one of the few countries with a comprehensive plan to deal with these gadgets. CNN heads to Rwanda's first e-waste recycling plant to see how focusing on sustainability is paying off when it comes to profits and cutting carbon emissions.

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