E-waste is on the rise with the average UK household holding onto as many as 30 unwanted and broken electricals, warns campaign group.
Government fails to grasp the scale of the ‘e-waste tsunami’, MPs warn
The Environment Audit Committee said the government has made “little progress” in tackling the problem of e-waste as it called for action.
E-waste scheme could cost retailers over £1bn, warns trade body
British Retail Consortium (BRC) chief executive Helen Dickinson has warned the new e-waste scheme could cost retailers over £1 billion.
Currys unveils new ad to push trade-in and recycling initiatives
Currys has launched a new ad campaign to spotlight its trade-in and recycling initiatives, which it sees as a key driver of growth for the business.
Currys boss calls out government’s e-waste scheme: ‘The proposal won’t work’
Currys chief executive Alex Baldock has called out the UK government’s e-waste recycling reforms, as he claims “the proposal won’t work”.
Currys boss slams government’s e-waste recycling reforms
Currys chief executive Alex Baldock has slammed the government’s e-waste recycling reforms which could put a risk on the retailer’s services.
UK retailers will pay for public e-waste recycling from 2026
UK retailers and manufacturers of electronic goods will be paying for the cost of household and in-store e-waste collections, under the latest government plans.
Currys launches Green Friday initiative to encourage efficient purchases
Currys has launched a new Green Friday initiative, which focuses on recycling and energy efficient products, in a twist on traditional retail calendar.
Nearly half of young people have never recycled a phone, Virgin Media o2 research reveals
At least 45% of young people have never recycled a phone, according to new research from Virgin Media o2 in collaboration with NGO Hubbub and thinktank Green Alliance.
Virgin Media O2 revamps business e-waste recycling scheme
Virgin Media O2 have upgraded its e-waste recycling scheme, making it easier for companies to recycle unused tech and get paid for doing so.
