Solution: Preparing electricals for reuse. Owner: Tech-Takeback. Circular Strategy: Reuse.
Description
Tech-Takeback is a non-for-profit organisation that fixes and redistributes electrical items. This helps to reduce Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) disposed of at recycling centres, 60% of which is still functional.
Location
UK.
Scale
This solution has already diverted 28 tonnes of electrical items from landfill, reduced 1,185 tonnes of carbon emissions from entering the atmosphere and has redistributed 4,000 functional items to local charities.
Potential circular economy impact
The refurbishment of electrical equipment diverts valuable electronic resources away from landfill.
What’s involved?
People: Staff to oversee the website; trained staff; experts to work on fixing electrical devices.
Resources: Storage facilities; collection service; suitable vehicles.
Technology: Suitable technology to assist with the refurbishment of electrical devices; website to promote services.
Implementation: Staff; knowledge on how to fix electrical equipment; suitable technology and storage.