UK households are sitting on a treasure trove of unused tech, containing €316 million worth of copper, according to Material Focus.
This hidden resource could close the “copper gap” critical to decarbonisation.
There are 823 million unused or broken gadgets in UK homes—enough copper to build 1,240 Statues of Liberty.
The Royal Society of Chemistry estimates 30% of the copper needed for UK wind turbines and solar panels by 2030 could come from recycling this stash.
Copper, vital for green energy, is infinitely recyclable. With global demand soaring …
