UK Faces E-Waste Surge with 471 Million “Fast Tech” Items Discarded in 2022
A staggering 471 million “Fast Tech” items, including cables, LED lights, mini fans, and disposable vapes, were discarded in the UK in 2022, according to a study commissioned by the non-profit organization, Material Focus. BBC News reports that this category of electricals, akin to fast fashion in the tech world, is rapidly becoming the predominant … Read more