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ERP Ireland encourages public to reuse, repair and recycle

Landbell Group company, ERP Ireland is calling on households to stop tech-hoarding and consider reusing, repairing or recycling their old or broken electrical items.

According to new Coyne Research commissioned by ERP, a third of adults claim they are holding on to unused electrical items because they have not got around to recycling them.

A further 15% say they are holding onto old electronics because they might repair them in future (a 6% increase on last year).

Time to close the loop

ERP’s research also reveals a shift in how Irish consumers view technology as refurbished tech grows in popularity:

• 44% of consumers have bought second-hand or refurbished electronics, and
• Individuals born between 1997 and 2012 (Generation Z) are leading the charge with 60% opting for refurbished tech

Free recycling

In April, ERP Ireland launched its Free Electrical Drop Off Events for 2025. The programme offers householders an accessible collection point to bring electrical items and used batteries for recycling.

ERP has also partnered with Lidl Ireland to offer free household electrical recycling events at some of their stores.

“Irish homes are full of old and forgotten mobile phones, laptops, tablets and gadgets that we haven’t touched in years,” says James Burgess, Country General Manager at ERP.

“We want people to consider how their old tech can have a new lease of life, either by being repaired, or by being recycled so it’s components can be used again.”

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