October 2024
ertonline.co.uk
“Over the last 20 years AMDEA members have achieved vast reductions in the domestic energy and water consumption of appliances through dramatic improvements in eco-friendly design and new technologies.
“Behind these modern, high-efficiency appliances also lies industry eco-commitments that scrutinise every phase of operations, seeking to continuously reduce emissions, extend product lifespan and make repairs easy. This helps to conserve resources through giving used appliances a second life and recycling materials once the machine is finally beyond repair. “With over 188 million appliances in UK consumers’ homes today, the collective performance of our increasingly sustainable appliances makes a vital contribution to net zero goals in the future.”
Paul Hide, CEO of AMDEA
“It is with great optimism that we should look to the future, as the actions of the ‘here and now’ unwind our most recent consumption behaviours. We are thinking smarter, industry is smarter, and the electronics industry is at the forefront of this. New product innovations are communicated well, moulding consumer behaviours so they make better choices, on a more consistent basis. “The Appliance Recycling Group plays a part, underpinning infrastructure that supports this fantastic industry – supporting the ERT Awards sustainability initiative is a platform for awareness, whilst riding on the continued momentum of sustainability. “We are also keen to distinguish those social, economic and
environmental outcomes, with many households in the UK living in appliance poverty. This is no threat to retail, this area of the market cannot afford to replace a broken cooker, but must choose take- away food as a perpetual series of short-term fixes (as an example) – making the price of living even higher for societies most vulnerable. “In 2024, in the wake of further legislative reform, we are seeing a step up of smaller independent retailers coming into mainstream recycling solutions. One of the key achievements since our involvement with the ERT Awards has been that all electrical retailers, from the tips
15
of Cornwall to the heights of Scotland, have the same commercial platform to responsibly recycle old electronics – a key milestone for our business, and for industry. “Our 2024 independent retailer push, which has been supported by key buying groups, has delivered more waste appliances into our recycling facilities. This has given rise to more opportunity to repair and reuse equipment – with more than £1 million of this stock being donated into communities across the UK over the coming years.”
James Farmer, Director of The Appliance Recycling Group
The ERT Awards returns to The Grand Connaught Rooms in London on Thursday 24 October, once again bringing the whole industry together to recognise excellence and celebrate success across the electrical retail sector... Don’t miss your chance to see the unveiling of this year’s winning line-up!
It promises to be a fun-filled afternoon with a networking drinks reception, a three-course lunch and entertainment. The final few tickets are still available to purchase. You can contact Charlotte Steadman on
csteadman@ertonline.co.uk or visit
www.ertawards.co.uk/book-tickets.
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