2024-04-23

• Read: [[What a waste: our study shows almost half of electricals sent for recycling could be reused]]
  • [[The Restart Project]] set up in a Household Waste Recycling Centre (in Brent, London).
  • Assessed the reusability of products being brought in for recycling.
  • Shocking results: almost 50% could have an easy second life (either fully functional as is, or in need of only minor repair).
  • There needs to be less focus on recycling, and much more on reuse and repair.
  • Filtering and diverting initiatives should be mandatory.