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Vapes made up 33% of electrical devices sold in 2024

The public has been urged to recycle vapes and e-cigarettes as a report showed they made up one-third of all electrical devices sold in Ireland last year.
Ireland • 16 Jun

Just 30% of electronics coming back for recycling - WEEE

Ahead of Black Friday, Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Ireland is urging shoppers to embrace sustainable habits by swapping old small electronics for new responsibly.
Business • 26 Nov 24

Public urged to recycle electronics over valuable metals

The public is being encouraged to dig out unwanted electronics and cables which could contain valuable metals.
Environment • 10 Oct 24

WEEE Ireland sees record electronics recycling in 2020

Ireland recycled a record level of electrical goods last year, according to WEEE Ireland.
Business • 17 Jun 21

WEEE Ireland sees record level of electrical recycling

WEEE Ireland, the electrical and battery recycling scheme, recycled a total of 35,708 tonnes of e-waste and 874 tonnes of waste batteries from householders, consumers and businesses last year.
Business • 14 Jun 18

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