‘FastTech’ Christmas lights are setting waste streams on fire

183million cheap plug-in and battery products were bought ahead of the holidays last year, sending the risk of blazes at recycling centres rocketing.  According to a new report from Recycle Your Electricals, Britons spent £1.7billion on festive light up tech in 2024. This includes 39million fairy lights. While some of the purchases were made to … Continue reading ‘FastTech’ Christmas lights are setting waste streams on fire