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O2 stops 250k devices from hitting landfill

O2 stops 250k devices from hitting landfill

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O2 stops 250k devices from hitting landfill

In 2022, it claims that 92% of old devices were refurbished and resold as ‘like new’ products

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Vodafone and WWF partner to recycle mobile phones and cut emissions

Vodafone and WWF partner to recycle mobile phones and cut emissions

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Vodafone and WWF partner to recycle mobile phones and cut emissions

The new ‘one million phones for the planet’ programme aims to support a circular economy and Vodafone’s 2040 net zero emissions goal

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Virgin Media O2 and Hubbub launch £500k e-waste fund

Virgin Media O2 and Hubbub launch £500k e-waste fund

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Virgin Media O2 and Hubbub launch £500k e-waste fund

Between £10,000 and £75,000 will be awarded to UK projects that reduce e-waste, encourage recycling of electronic goods or support devices being used over and over again

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Disposable vapes a ‘climate nightmare’

Disposable vapes a ‘climate nightmare’

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Disposable vapes a ‘climate nightmare’

Enough are reportedly thrown away each year with batteries able to power 1,200 EVs

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More than 5.3bn phones to be thrown away this year

More than 5.3bn phones to be thrown away this year

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More than 5.3bn phones to be thrown away this year

Without change, 74 million tonnes of e-waste a year could be generated by the world’s population

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The Carbon Column – The growing problem of WEEE

The Carbon Column – The growing problem of WEEE

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The Carbon Column – The growing problem of WEEE

In this post I look at e-waste, one of the fastest growing waste streams in the world

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Turning garbage into gold: UK’s Royal Mint to recover precious metals from e-waste

Turning garbage into gold: UK’s Royal Mint to recover precious metals from e-waste

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Turning garbage into gold: UK’s Royal Mint to recover precious metals from e-waste

It will use new chemistry to recover gold within the circuit boards of laptops and mobile phones

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Philippines’ Globe rings in Asia’s first’ eco SIM card

Philippines’ Globe rings in Asia’s first’ eco SIM card

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Philippines’ Globe rings in Asia’s first’ eco SIM card

The SIM cards are made from 100% recycled materials, including polystyrene waste from refrigerators, in partnership with technology company Thales

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Government unveils new rules to tackle short lifespan of electrical appliances

Government unveils new rules to tackle short lifespan of electrical appliances

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Government unveils new rules to tackle short lifespan of electrical appliances

Manufacturers will be required to make spare parts for products available to consumers

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Government considers e-waste obligation for online retailers

Government considers e-waste obligation for online retailers

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Government considers e-waste obligation for online retailers

By the end of 2021, online businesses may have to follow an equal obligation to collect old devices from customers

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Apple ‘dodges MP’s questions’ about its true sustainability credentials

Apple ‘dodges MP’s questions’ about its true sustainability credentials

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Apple ‘dodges MP’s questions’ about its true sustainability credentials

The tech giant cancelled its appearance at the EAC’s Electronic Waste and the Circular Economy inquiry on short notice and has not answered letters written since

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MPs launch inquiry into e-waste and circular economy

MPs launch inquiry into e-waste and circular economy

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MPs launch inquiry into e-waste and circular economy

The UK produces more e-waste than the EU average

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