Cork Leads in E-Waste Recycling

Cork’s e-waste recycling just hit a new high—9.1kg per person, beating Ireland’s national average. Across the country, 2025 saw a record 21 million e-waste items recycled, including TVs, fridges, and even 1.4 million vape devices. But here’s the twist: despite this surge, Ireland still falls short of the EU’s 65% recycling target because the current system counts new sales over three years—including long-lasting tech like solar panels—making it outdated for today’s consumption habits. WEEE Ireland’s CEO says it’s time to rethink how we measure success if we want to keep up with modern lifestyles. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/949439b905a9d9c0