WASTEWORLD

WasteWorld January 25th 2023 – The UK is the 2nd biggest producer of E-Waste and we introduce Joe!

The UK is producing the second highest amount of E-Waste across the world and we introduce our new Account Manager!

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Welcome to Wednesday, 25th January Edition.

In today's Waste World:

UK is the second biggest producer of E-Waste
Waste Price Watch – what's happening in the waste market?
Meet the Team – We introduce Joe!
What we've been reading – quirky stories that have interested us this week!

ARTICLE

What a shock!

The UK generated second largest amount of electrical waste in 2022

A new study from USwitch has revealed the countries which produced the most electrical waste in 2022. The study found that Norway produced the most e-waste with 26kg per person with the UK coming second, producing 23.9kg of electrical waste per person.

Despite being at the top of the list, USwitch says that Norway has taken steps to manage its high levels of e-waste through 'take back' schemes. Their research also suggests that the UK will overtake Norway to become the biggest contributor to electrical waste by 2024, estimating that the UK will produce just under 55,000 tonnes of e-waste a year by 2030. They also highlighted that the amount of IT and telecoms e-waste in the UK has doubled between 2008 and 2022, with an estimated around 38,000 tonnes produced in the previous year.

Need help disposing of your business' waste electrical goods? Flame UK can offer a full WEEE collection and recycling service.

MARKETS

Waste Price Watch

Each issue we bring you the latest market prices for recycling; plus the cost of PRN (Packaging Recycling Note) and landfill fees.

For full detail and up to date prices click here. For details on PRNs click here.

Did your business have a turnover of more than £2 million and handle over 50 tonnes of packaging last financial year?

If yes, you might need our new Packaging Waste Regulations guide!

Click here to download!

MEET THE TEAM

Meet the Team: Joe

Meet Joe!

In this issue of WasteWorld, we're excited to introduce one of our Account Managers, Joe!

Joe's a journalism graduate who's joined our team of Account Managers here at Flame UK. He works to make sure all of our customer's waste requirements are met, ranging from sorting their recycling bins to dealing with any hazardous waste. Outside of work, Joe enjoys playing and watching football as well as chilling out on his PlayStation, and going out for drinks with friends!

Joe supports our customers to create sustainable waste systems for thier business. He enjoys his varied role and says: "I enjoy learning more and more everyday about the process involved in waste and how to manage all the different waste streams".

When working with Flame UK, you'll be given a dedicated account manager to help your business with any of its waste needs. We'll help you to boost your recycling rates and meet any sustainability targets. Click below to find out how we've helped our customers meet their sustainability goals through their waste management!