e-waste

A year on from introduction of disposable vape fan, new figures show number of fires caused by vape batteries is continuing to rise

First four projects to receive funding aim to improve resource efficiency and reduce environmental impacts from waste electricals

New service aims to make it easier for people to trade in old smartphones, allowing them to receive payment in minutes

New YouGov poll reveals growing consumer interest in refurbished products and repair services

New report from Material Focus reveals number of electrical devices being recycled has risen by 30 million, but nearly 900 million are still being held unused in UK homes

Initiative collects unwanted devices such as laptops and phones from businesses and distributes them to people in need across Coventry

Defra confirms rules requiring online platforms and marketplaces to contribute to the cost of processing e-waste have come into effect

Ban on sale and supply of single-use vapes comes into force on Sunday 1 June in bid to halt 'avalanche of rubbish flooding the nation's streets'

The service provides iPad owners with access to repair manuals, tools and new parts to help extend the lifecycle of devices

Sustainability update reveals company is on track to achieve net zero enissions across operations, products, and supply chains by 2040