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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Technology
Jonny Evans

How to convert unwanted gadgets into cash

UK households are being urged to clean out and recycle their old electronics after it emerged that we are hoarding more unused electronics than ever. 

Brits have about 30 unused gadgets in their home, which has risen from 20 four years ago, according to Material Focus. In total, 880 million unused electrical items are sitting gathering dust in miscellaneous gadget drawers and neglected shelves. A further 103,000 tonnes of electricals are thrown away each year, an alarming amount of e-waste that often pollutes the environment. 

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