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Study: Metals critical to UK's net zero transition being lost in waste electronics

Cecilia Keating
Cecilia Keating
clock 07 July 2021 • 2 min read
UK electrical waste is one of the highest per capita in Europe | Credit: iStock
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UK electrical waste is one of the highest per capita in Europe | Credit: iStock

The UK is losing out on millions of pounds worth of metals crucial to delivering on its climate goals due to poor recycling rates and limited recyling infrastructure for waste electronics, fresh research...

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