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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Dan Fauzi

Should you ever buy used appliances? Experts share what you should and shouldn't buy second-hand

Kitchen with a 60s style smeg fridge.

Every appliance you've ever owned still exists on this planet. It's a worrying thought, and one that compelled me to reconsider what I really need and how I shop for new home goods in the future.

Here, I have explored what used appliances are safe to buy secondhand and are a worthy eco home improvement to consider. After reading the UN Global E-Waste Monitor report, that in 2022, the world produced a record 62 million tonnes of e-waste, an 82% rise from the year before, it prompted me into action.

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