Britons urged to dig out unwanted electricals to tackle copper shortage
Briefly

Scott Butler emphasized the importance of urban mining, stating that 'if binned or stashed, we lose everything inside them.' He highlighted that our old cables and electrical goods contain valuable materials that could mitigate the looming copper shortage by recycling and reusing what we already possess.
Grant Sporre noted the alarming trend of copper production outpacing demand, warning that 'the world was facing severe shortages of copper within the next five to 10 years.' This perspective underscores the urgency of better recycling practices for electrical goods.
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