The Issue

Every year, a staggering 155,000 tonnes of electricals are discarded rather than reused or recycled. This contributes significantly to the growing e-waste dilemma, posing serious threats to both the environment and human health. It’s imperative that we address this issue by prioritising proper disposal and recycling methods for our electronics. By doing so, we can mitigate the harmful impacts of e-waste and work towards a cleaner, healthier future for all.

A Breakdown of The Electrical Waste Dilemma

Waste

Sending old electricals to landfill or flytipping them instead of recycling means losing valuable resources for good. It’s a huge issue that we need to tackle together for a more sustainable future.

Materials

Unused electricals, whether tossed aside or stashed away, result in a £370 million loss to the UK economy annually. This wastes precious materials like gold, copper, aluminium, and steel.

Charity

Did you know? The typical UK household has 20 unused electricals lying around. Donating these electricals to charities could truly change lives. Let’s spread some positivity and pass them on!

Carbon

Did you know? Making electricals emits carbon. By recycling our old ones, we could slash as much CO2 as removing 1.3 million cars from the road. Let’s shrink our carbon footprint together!