As the nation was spending £7.3 billion on electronics over the Christmas period, Recycle Now surveyed 1,500 people and discovered that nearly a third of us don’t believe we can recycle small electrical goods. The survey also showed people over 35 are 50 per cent more likely to have recycled at least one small electrical item in the past year and men are 20 per cent more likely than women to have done so.
In December, to encourage more people to get in on the recycling act, Recycle Now teamed up with the Really Rubbish Orchestra to serenade Christmas shoppers in Covent Garden with unique instruments made of old electronic items like telephone receivers, walkmans and computer scanners.
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How will the government and DMOs address the challenges of including glass in DRS while ensuring a level playing field across the UK?
There's no easy solution to include glass in the DRS while maintaining a level playing field. Potential approaches include a phased introduction of glass, potentially with higher deposits to reflect its logistical challenges. The government and DMOs could incentivise innovation in glass packaging design and subsidise dedicated return points for glass-handling. Exemptions for smaller businesses unable to handle glass might also be necessary. Any successful solution will likely blend several approaches. It must address the differing priorities of devolved administrations, balance environmental benefits with logistical and cost implications, and be supported by robust consumer education campaigns emphasizing the importance of glass recycling.