“If I open drawers and there’s stuff that hasn’t been used for ages, I might just get rid of it. ” Karen’s battle with the clutter that a growing family accumulates will be familiar to many of us.  Sometimes her secret thrower methods don’t go down too well. “There was an incident when we thought I’d thrown away my husband’s family videos of his childhood,” admits the marketeer and mother of two. “There was a very awkward two weeks.” “I also took all the teddy bears out of my daughter’s bedroom. The bears went in a bin liner and into the attic.”  Everything needs sorting all the time ..read more

6th October 2023 Kids toys cluttering up your home? Kick start your clear out ahead of International E-Waste Day with top tips from decluttering expert Vicky Silverthorn and avoid accumulating any more e-waste this Autumn. Written by decluttering expert, Vicky Silverthorn In today’s fast-paced world, electrical toys have become a ubiquitous part of childhood. But as all parents know, kids outgrow things quickly and toys can easily pile up — in our cupboards, under the bed, in the toy chest… In fact, new research from Recycle Your Electricals revealed that toys are one of the electrical items m ..read more

7th July 2023 “FadTech” – the trendy kitchen appliances that take the nation by storm, like blenders, air fryers, slow cookers, milk frothers and more. But what do we do with these kitchen gadgets when we no longer need them? TV presenter and host of The Gadget Show Ortis Deley delves into why we are obsessed with these kitchen gadgets, where these trends come from, and how to recycle kitchen appliances when they are past their sell-by date. Written by: Ortis Deley We’ve all got used to the idea that some electricals need to go to a good home when we’re done with them: old smartphones, for exa ..read more

23rd January 2023 Written by: Katie H January can feel like a very long month, especially post-Christmas and waiting for that next pay cheque! Many of us are trying to better manage our finances – whether that’s looking for ways to save money, or finding new ways to make a bit of extra cash.  Did you know the average UK household could make up to £620 by selling their unwanted electricals? Selling your old tech or electricals is not only great for your pocket, but also a great way to help the planet by giving old electricals a new lease of life. A win-win right? ? Below are some ways that ..read more

More and more of us are looking for ways to look after the planet – maybe one of your new year’s resolutions is to try and be more eco-conscious.  With the festive season nearly over, here are some ways you can start your year positively by cutting down on waste.  Recycle your Christmas trees – Christmas trees can be shredded into chipping to be used in parks and other woodland areas. Many local councils offer a Christmas tree collection service, so check your local council website to get rid of your tree easily and responsibly. Next year, why not consider renting a Christmas tree ..read more

Lots of us start the new year with grand plans for the year ahead. Some of us make New Year’s resolutions, ranging from getting fitter, eating healthier to taking up new hobbies. This year, why not consider making recycling your electricals part of your resolutions?  We are providing some top tips for how to make your New Year’s resolutions greener by turning them into ‘New Year’s Eco-lutions’. From saving money to giving back to those in need, these ‘eco-lutions’ show us just how easy it is to recycle our electricals by turning traditional resolutions into green ones! E-waste is the fast ..read more

With Black Friday and Cyber Monday just around the corner, many of us will be in the market for great discounts and deals on electricals. Last year alone, nearly half of UK adults (40%) bought 40 million electrical items of household tech!  But remember – if you’re looking to nab a deal on new headphones, laptops, kettles or any other electricals, remember – don’t let your old electricals go to waste!  2 million unwanted electricals were thrown in the bin between Black Friday and Christmas last year – that’s a lot of precious materials being needlessly lost, when they could have bee ..read more

Moving house is an exciting time. It is a great opportunity to declutter, deciding what will and won’t come with you to your new home. It is also a perfect time to sort things into what you want to keep, sell, donate or recycle!  We’re all about making sure we recycle and reuse materials. With August being the most popular month for moving, we’ve prepared 6 top tips to help you have a more eco-friendly house move. Reuse cardboard boxes – Try not to buy new boxes that you may not use again. Your local grocery shop may have spares you can use; platforms such as Freecycle, Olio, Faceb ..read more

The Royal Mint has announced that it will recover gold from electrical waste to use in its coins. They will be joining other companies, like N2S, GAP Group, Mint Innovation and Descycle, in investing in enhanced processing facilities that will recover critical raw materials from the circuit boards of old electricals. Over £148 million of critical and precious metals reach recyclers each year, with most of the gold, silver and platinum being recovered overseas. But many critical raw materials are lost during processing. More investment in new advanced technologies will help recover more of the ..read more

If you’re wondering ‘How can I be eco at Christmas?’ this is for you, says TV presenter Konnie Huq Like me you’re probably becoming a lot more tuned-in to how our choices can affect the planet – particularly after the COP26 climate talks. But where and how to start reining in the carbon footprint? Christmas of course. Christmas is when we tend to consume, buy, give and eat more of everything. And I like to remind myself that the small changes we each make to reduce our own footprints can add up to a big difference. So here are my recommendations for a few simple things we can all do to have a ..read more