1.3 billion unused electrical items in UK could provide copper for decarbonization, addressing a projected shortfall of 6.5 million tonnes by 2033.
Research by Recycle Your Electricals (RYE) indicates the UK has 1.3 billion unused electrical items, including 627 million cables, which could provide crucial copper for decarbonization efforts. With a projected copper shortfall of 6.5 million tonnes by 2033 due to rising demand for renewable energy, RYE urges recycling to help close this gap. Households hold around £266 million in copper, essential for achieving the UK's carbon reduction goals by 2030 and net-zero by 2050.
October 07, 2024
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