UK households are being urged to clean out and recycle their old electronics after it emerged that we are hoarding more unused electronics than ever.
Brits have about 30 unused gadgets in their home, which has risen from 20 four years ago, according to Material Focus. In total, 880 million unused electrical items are sitting gathering dust in miscellaneous gadget drawers and neglected shelves. A further 103,000 tonnes of electricals are thrown away each year, an alarming amount of e-waste that often pollutes the environment.
The issue is that a lot of these items could have been recycled for their components, meaning we’re missing a unique opportunity to help do our bit for the planet.
What is more, people could actually get cash to send in their electricals, so this could be a good chance to earn some extra money while clearing out unnecessary waste.
If you want to sell your device, you are spoilt for choice but don’t wait too long. Here’s how to get the ball rolling.
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Most PC manufacturers will recycle your devices, and…
