Repair electronics
Before recycling old gadgets, consider getting them fixed.
Fix it
Fancy learning how to repair electronics and electricals yourself?
Check out these organisations.
Repair Cafes: Worldwide network of drop-ins where you repair your own gear.
Restart Project: London social enterprise getting people to share skills to fix their electricals.
4 good reasons to refurbish and repair electricals
Having your electrical appliances and gadgets refurbished – or doing it yourself – can be great for your pocket, the planet and you too.
1. Save money
Why splash out on new gear when you could have that phone, laptop or kettle back in working order with a quick repair?
2. Save resources
Refurbishing old electricals means less old tech going to landfill – and stops the precious materials they’re made of being lost forever.
3. Learn a skill
Join the make-do-and-mend movement – and get practical skills to last you a lifetime. Check out the organisations that can help, above.
4. Feel fantastic
It’s hard to beat the feeling you get from a good-as-new poduct that didn’t cost the Earth.
Recycle everything else
If you can’t repair, reuse or re-sell your old electrical item, remember anything with a plug, battery or cable can be recycled.
Did you know?
There’s a smarter way to treat old phones
It’s estimated that on average there are two mobile phones hidden away in a drawer in every UK household.
But with a simple repair many could be donated or sold to someone who could put them to good use.
Electricals beyond repair? Find a recycling point near you
If you’re a charity, or reuse or repair organisation and you’re not listed in our recycling locator yet, please get in touch.
