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The DTI estimates that every year more than 900,000
tonnes of used electrical and electronic goods are discarded
in the UK. Over 75% of these items are already recycled
profitably, however, there remains real potential to
reuse discarded equipment through refurbishment and
repair.
Refurbishment of electrical equipment may provide appliances
to those unable to afford them when new as well as helping
local and national community projects.
Donating redundant / unwanted appliances can help your
business demonstrate social responsibility as well as
benefiting from any resulting publicity.
How do I get involved?
The DTI has produced a guide Unwanted
White Goods: A guide to Reuse which provides information
on all aspects of reusing white goods as well as case
studies and contact addresses for refurbishment organisations.
Reuse of Electrical goods will also help with the compliance
of the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive
(WEEE
Directive) to be implemented in 2005, which seeks
to increase recycling and re-use of electrical and electronic
equipment.
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