The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulations 'Goldsmiths are complying with the WEEE Regulations by offering instore take back - this means that you can return your WEEE back to us instore on a like for like basis when making a new purchase'.
Each year in the UK we go throw away over 1.2 million tonnes of electrical and electronic waste.
This increase is mainly down to: - new technologies being developed
- affluent society
- throw away lifestyle
Over 75% of waste electrical goods end up in landfill, where lead and other toxins contained in the electrical goods can cause soil and water contamination.
Many of the electrical items that we throw away can be repaired or recycled. Recycling items helps to save natural finite resources and also reduces the environmental and health risks associated with sending waste electrical goods to landfill.
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Electrical and Electronic Equipment that was made after 13 August 2005 should display this symbol on the packaging or product. Either send the product to be repaired and reused or recycle it at your nearest recycle centre. |
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