Electronic Waste – Vapes

Vape Waste A 2024 survey carried out by Coyne Research for ERP Ireland of 1,000 adults found a third of people incorrectly believe vapes can be disposed of in the normal refuse bin, while one in five said they put them in their domestic recycling bin. Source: Irish Examiner. A 2023 study by the United Nations …

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Recycling Radiators and Heaters

Heater Recycling According to the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI), home heating typically accounts for about two-thirds of annual household energy bills, with most of the costs occurring during the winter months. Cast Iron Radiator Many people are now trying to reduce the amount of energy used in homes to save money, lower the carbon footprint and …

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Electrical Recycling – Do more this year!

Research from WEEE Ireland WEEE Ireland, Ireland's large waste electrical compliance scheme says over 15 million small appliances such as coffee makers, calculators, kettles and keyboards were handed back for safe recycling. This is alongside with the equivalent of 66 million used AA batteries which made there back to into the circular economy. Mixed Cables …

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Recycling Office Equipment

Recycling Electronic Equipment Safely Recycling old office equipment is a growing trend in Dublin. Placing large and small electronic items in the bin has a negative impact on recycling and the environment and is just the wrong thing to do. Old office equipment might seem worthless to you, but not-for-profit organisations are willing to accept …

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Old Telephony Equipment: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Innovation in Home and Work Phones No so long ago desk phones were an essential part of business communication in every office, but over time and especially post pandemic, it has been replaced in many cases by the mobile and laptop communication using software such as Zoom or Teams. Deskphone Many telecoms companies in Europe are retiring PTSN …

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