Globally, the UK is currently the second largest contributor of e-waste at 23.9kg per capita. It follows the biggest contributor, Norway, which is responsible for 26kg of e-waste per capita each year.
According to a Uswitch study, since records began in 2008, IT and telecoms e-waste has nearly doubled in size, with projections suggesting that e-waste in the UK could rise as high as 55,000 tonnes by... More
Material Focus has seen the repayment of nearly £2 million in loans, which it has called a ‘testament to the resilience of electrical waste facilities’
As technology continues to evolve at a rapid pace, pressing environmental concerns and sustainable practices are increasingly at the heart of industry conversations.
ESA launches awareness campaign on back of YouGov poll that highlights public's lack of understanding in how to safely deal with waste vapes, gas canisters, lighter fuel
Resource looks at the impact of vapes and e-cigarettes on the environment and the challenges facing the industry in terms of legislation, behaviour change and vape recycling schemes
The value of materials in WEEE acts as high motivation for their reclamation and reuse, making the system an interesting test case for establishing principles of a truly circular economy
A new pilot scheme is bringing repair and reuse services to rural communities across Somerset, where support for getting electricals fixed is often limited.
