- In Australia for example, the cost of a regulated e-waste scheme is estimated to be between $1.55 and $1.85 for an e-waste unit size equivalent product of 0.75 kilograms.
- This means that for less than a cup of coffee, we can make sure that e-waste is managed responsibly and in a way where valuable materials are recovered and retained for the benefit of local supply chains.
- The reality is that recycling costs change across different products depending on a number of factors (as above). TechCollect NZ will explore these elements in detail throughout the co-design process; leading to fit-for-purpose recommendations in the New Zealand context.
