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19.05.2022 - 17:27 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Four in five UK adults feel unsure about the best way to recycle their undesired electronics, according to a new study.
Conducted by computer refurbishment specialists EuroPc, the survey examined 2,100 UK adults who all live in a household with at least five tech devices - and found that that 82% of tech users don't know the proper ways to recycle old electronics.
When faced with a device that they no longer use, respondents said they’re more likely to hoard the device (77%), throw it in the bin (63%) or sell it (48%), rather than recycle it (8%).
Of those who admitted they don’t already recycle devices that are no longer useful, an overwhelming 87% said they’d consider recycling electronics properly provided they were more well-informed on the subject, its benefits and the dangers of e-waste.
Alan Gilmour, managing director of EuroPC said: "You might only associate recycling of any kind with helping the environment, and while recycling old tech and all other electronics definitely does help the environment, there are some other benefits that you might not immediately think of.
"For one, recycling old tech devices can salvage precious metals like gold, copper and steel.
"These metals can be used to make a variety of different items, from crucial medical equipment to jewellery!"
But how easy is it to recycle electronics? Here are the best ways to safely dispose of your broken tech items.
According to Zero Waste Scotland, electronics are not accepted in household recycling.
Electronics and small electrical items should never be put in the trash bin for the following reasons:
All recycling centres should have a facility for recycling your electric items.
Zero Waste Scotland offer a 'recycling locater' where you can find out what
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