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recycling revolution
A social enterprise that provides
employment to more than 200
South Australians with disability
has launched an initiative that will
encourage more people to recycle
their unwanted electrical items.
Electronics Recycling Australia,
owned by Minda, is installing 50
purpose-built Unplug N’Drop
collection points around South
Australia, with the number C
expected to rise to more than 600 M
over the coming year. Y
CM
“As Australia’s mountain of MY
unwanted electrical goods CY
continues to grow, it is
CMY
disappointing that we only recycle
K
less than 5% of the 19.7kg of
e-goods that every person discards The chief executive of Minda Cathy Minda provide services to people
annually,” Electronic Recycling Miller said Electronics Recycling with disability through sustainable
Australia spokesperson Andrew Australia (formally known as employment, and enrich their
Wallace said. Aspitech) had gone from facing lives through greater community
imminent closure two years ago participation and contribution in
“Whether it is large appliances to setting its sights on potential an environment that has a focus on
like fridges and washing national expansion. ability, rather than disability.”
like toasters, kettles, vacuum “This is a perfect opportunity for More about the Electronic
cleaners, computers, monitors, people and businesses to do the Recycle Australia program and
entertainment equipment like mp3 right thing by the environment,” locations of the Unplug N’ Drop
players and stereos, and electrical Ms Miller said. collection points can be found at
machines, or smaller appliances
electronicrecyclingaustralia.com.au/
tools and gadgets like drills and
hairdryers – we are happy to take “Our successful electronic and
them all.” electrical recycling operation helps
coming-soon
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