Britons Urged To Dig Out Unwanted Electricals To Tackle Copper Shortage

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By msmashOct 8, 2024, 11:20 am188 pts
Scientists have called for people to go "urban mining" after a study revealed that old cables, phone chargers and other unused electrical goods thrown away or stored in cupboards or drawers could stave off a looming shortage of copper. From a report: The research found that in the UK there are approximately…

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