Are we taking ewaste seriously enough?
Electrical waste (ewaste) is the fastest growing waste stream in the world. The UK is the second highest producer of ewaste globally, throwing away 350,000 tonnes of electricals yearly. From smartphones to single use vapes, disposable culture is contributing to an increasing environmental problem. Green Alliance recently hosted a discussion with Material Focus, the not for profit which works to transform the way we think about electrical waste. We wanted to explore the challenges and attitudes around ewaste. In this episode, we speak to Scott Butler, executive director of Material Focus, to recap the highlights of that discussion and delve deeper into this growing issue.