{"id":34049,"date":"2024-09-24T11:14:29","date_gmt":"2024-09-24T10:14:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/?page_id=34049"},"modified":"2025-02-21T10:21:23","modified_gmt":"2025-02-21T10:21:23","slug":"how-do-i-sort-out-my-cables","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/how-do-i-sort-out-my-cables\/","title":{"rendered":"How do I sort out my cables?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"lab_three_steps-block_d474b844ec14caf97d518a71bba59f85\" class=\"o-section lab-three-steps\">\n\n    <div class=\"container\">\n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"lab_page_header_two-block_cb947250d8a786fe6aae82f541aa1c7d\" class=\"lab-page-header-two\">\n    <div class=\"lab-page-header-two__content\">\n        <div class=\"row lab-page-header-two__content-container\">\n            <div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-12 lab-page-header-two__content--wrapper\">\n                <div class=\"lab-page-header-two__content-aligned\">\n                    <div class=\"a-angled-heading a-angled-heading__responsive\">\n                        <h1 class=\"lab-page-header-two__heading\" style=\"color: #FFFFFF;\">The Great Cable Guide<\/h1>\n                    <\/div>\n                                            <p class=\"lab-page-header-two__description\" style=\"color: #FFFFFF;\">Sorting your cables doesn&#8217;t have to be a hassle! Use our easy guide to help you quickly identify, decide and recycle those old cables you no longer need.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-12 lab-page-header-two__image--wrapper\">\n                <div class=\"lab-page-header-two__promo-image\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ball-of-cables-2024-shutterstock_554746582-1000-px.webp\" alt=\"a close up of a ball made of various coloured electrical cables on a yellow background\" title=\"ball of cables 2024 shutterstock_554746582 1000 px\" class=\"main-image polyfill-image\">\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"lab-page-header-two__locator-wrapper\">\n            <div class=\"container\">\n                <form\n                    action=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/electrical-recycling-near-me\/\"\n                    method=\"POST\"\n                    class=\"lab-page-header-two__locator\"\n                    id=\"locations_search_autocomplete_form\"\n                >\n                    <label for=\"locations_search_autocomplete\"  class=\"lab-page-header__locator-descriptive\">\n                        Find your nearest donation or recycling point                    <\/label>\n\n                    <div class=\"lab-page-header-two__item\">\n                        <input class=\"form-control lab-page-header-two__locator-input\"\n                            id=\"locations_search_autocomplete\"\n                            name=\"locations_search_autocomplete\"\n                            type=\"text\"\n                            class=\"form-control\"\n                            placeholder=\"Enter a UK address or postcode\"\n                            aria-required=\"true\"\n                        \/>\n                        <span aria-live=\"polite\" role=\"alert\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"lab-page-header-two__locator-error\">Sorry, that postcode has not been recognised, please try again. 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So, what should you do with your old or broken cables? By recycling them or donating those that still work, we can give the valuable copper in our cables a new lease of life.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"btn-wrapper\">\n                         <a class=\"a-btn \" href=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Material-Focus-The-Great-Cable-Guide-25.09.24.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Download our handy guide<\/a>                                             <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<div id=\"lab_three_steps-block_ae59dfd5f63be19677b0a1419fb50f99\" class=\"o-section lab-three-steps\">\n\n    <div class=\"container\">\n                    <div class=\"row\">\n                <div class=\"col-12\">\n                    <div class=\"a-heading\">\n                        <div class=\"a-heading-title\">\n                                                            <h2 class=\"highlight\">Laptops and computers<\/h2>\n                                                                                        <span class=\"a-h2\">We&#8217;ve made a simple cable identifier!<\/span>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                    <p>Holding onto multiples of the same cables? Keep hold of 2 or 3 spares, and recycle the rest!<\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"row lab-three-steps__items\">\n                                    <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-4 col-md-6\">\n                        <div class=\"lab-news-article\">\n                                                            <figure class=\"lab-news-article-image\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n                                        srcset=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/USB-C-1460-x-800-px-345x194.webp 345w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/USB-C-1460-x-800-px-384x216.webp 384w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/USB-C-1460-x-800-px-737x416.webp 737w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/USB-C-1460-x-800-px-370x208.webp 370w\"\n                                        sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1280px) 370px, (min-width: 780px) 29.17vw, calc(100vw - 30px)\"\n                                        src=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/USB-C-1460-x-800-px-737x416.webp\"\n                                        alt=\"\"\n                                        width=\"737\"\n                                        height=\"416\"\n                                        loading=\"lazy\"\n                                    \/>\n                                <\/figure>\n                                                        <div class=\"lab-news-article-content no-cta\">\n                                                                    <h3 class=\"step-title\">USB-C<\/h3>\n                                                                                                    <p> Charges most newer laptops and will soon be the standard for all new tech, including new IPhones.<\/p>\n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-4 col-md-6\">\n                        <div class=\"lab-news-article\">\n                                                            <figure class=\"lab-news-article-image\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n                                        srcset=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/USB-A-1460-x-800-px-345x194.webp 345w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/USB-A-1460-x-800-px-384x216.webp 384w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/USB-A-1460-x-800-px-737x416.webp 737w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/USB-A-1460-x-800-px-370x208.webp 370w\"\n                                        sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1280px) 370px, (min-width: 780px) 29.17vw, calc(100vw - 30px)\"\n                                        src=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/USB-A-1460-x-800-px-737x416.webp\"\n                                        alt=\"\"\n                                        width=\"737\"\n                                        height=\"416\"\n                                        loading=\"lazy\"\n                                    \/>\n                                <\/figure>\n                                                        <div class=\"lab-news-article-content no-cta\">\n                                                                    <h3 class=\"step-title\">USB-A<\/h3>\n                                                                                                    <p> Charges PC laptops. With the introduction of USB-C, they are gradually being replaced.<\/p>\n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-4 col-md-6\">\n                        <div class=\"lab-news-article\">\n                                                            <figure class=\"lab-news-article-image\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n                                        srcset=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/HDMI-cable-pink-1460-x-800-px-345x194.webp 345w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/HDMI-cable-pink-1460-x-800-px-384x216.webp 384w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/HDMI-cable-pink-1460-x-800-px-737x416.webp 737w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/HDMI-cable-pink-1460-x-800-px-370x208.webp 370w\"\n                                        sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1280px) 370px, (min-width: 780px) 29.17vw, calc(100vw - 30px)\"\n                                        src=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/HDMI-cable-pink-1460-x-800-px-737x416.webp\"\n                                        alt=\"\"\n                                        width=\"737\"\n                                        height=\"416\"\n                                        loading=\"lazy\"\n                                    \/>\n                                <\/figure>\n                                                        <div class=\"lab-news-article-content no-cta\">\n                                                                    <h3 class=\"step-title\">HDMI<\/h3>\n                                                                                                    <p> Connects\r\nyour laptop or computer to a display device (e.g. monitor, projector or TV).<\/p>\n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-4 col-md-6\">\n                        <div class=\"lab-news-article\">\n                                                            <figure class=\"lab-news-article-image\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n                                        srcset=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Ethernet-1460-x-800-px-345x194.webp 345w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Ethernet-1460-x-800-px-384x216.webp 384w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Ethernet-1460-x-800-px-737x416.webp 737w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Ethernet-1460-x-800-px-370x208.webp 370w\"\n                                        sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1280px) 370px, (min-width: 780px) 29.17vw, calc(100vw - 30px)\"\n                                        src=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Ethernet-1460-x-800-px-737x416.webp\"\n                                        alt=\"\"\n                                        width=\"737\"\n                                        height=\"416\"\n                                        loading=\"lazy\"\n                                    \/>\n                                <\/figure>\n                                                        <div class=\"lab-news-article-content no-cta\">\n                                                                    <h3 class=\"step-title\">Ethernet<\/h3>\n                                                                                                    <p> Connects\r\nyour laptop or computer to the internet via cable.<\/p>\n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-4 col-md-6\">\n                        <div class=\"lab-news-article\">\n                                                            <figure class=\"lab-news-article-image\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n                                        srcset=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/VGA-cable-1460-x-800-px-345x194.webp 345w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/VGA-cable-1460-x-800-px-384x216.webp 384w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/VGA-cable-1460-x-800-px-737x416.webp 737w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/VGA-cable-1460-x-800-px-370x208.webp 370w\"\n                                        sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1280px) 370px, (min-width: 780px) 29.17vw, calc(100vw - 30px)\"\n                                        src=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/VGA-cable-1460-x-800-px-737x416.webp\"\n                                        alt=\"\"\n                                        width=\"737\"\n                                        height=\"416\"\n                                        loading=\"lazy\"\n                                    \/>\n                                <\/figure>\n                                                        <div class=\"lab-news-article-content no-cta\">\n                                                                    <h3 class=\"step-title\">VGA<\/h3>\n                                                                                                    <p> Connects older laptops or computers to a display device (e.g. monitor, projector or TV). Mostly replaced by USB-C, DisplayPort and HDMI.<\/p>\n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-4 col-md-6\">\n                        <div class=\"lab-news-article\">\n                                                            <figure class=\"lab-news-article-image\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n                                        srcset=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DVi-cable-1460-x-800-px-345x194.webp 345w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DVi-cable-1460-x-800-px-384x216.webp 384w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DVi-cable-1460-x-800-px-737x416.webp 737w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DVi-cable-1460-x-800-px-370x208.webp 370w\"\n                                        sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1280px) 370px, (min-width: 780px) 29.17vw, calc(100vw - 30px)\"\n                                        src=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DVi-cable-1460-x-800-px-737x416.webp\"\n                                        alt=\"\"\n                                        width=\"737\"\n                                        height=\"416\"\n                                        loading=\"lazy\"\n                                    \/>\n                                <\/figure>\n                                                        <div class=\"lab-news-article-content no-cta\">\n                                                                    <h3 class=\"step-title\">DVI<\/h3>\n                                                                                                    <p> Connects older computers\r\nto monitors\r\nor projectors. Replaced by HDMI and DisplayPort from 2010s.<\/p>\n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-4 col-md-6\">\n                        <div class=\"lab-news-article\">\n                                                            <figure class=\"lab-news-article-image\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n                                        srcset=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Mini-Display-port-1460-x-800-px-345x194.webp 345w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Mini-Display-port-1460-x-800-px-384x216.webp 384w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Mini-Display-port-1460-x-800-px-737x416.webp 737w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Mini-Display-port-1460-x-800-px-370x208.webp 370w\"\n                                        sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1280px) 370px, (min-width: 780px) 29.17vw, calc(100vw - 30px)\"\n                                        src=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Mini-Display-port-1460-x-800-px-737x416.webp\"\n                                        alt=\"\"\n                                        width=\"737\"\n                                        height=\"416\"\n                                        loading=\"lazy\"\n                                    \/>\n                                <\/figure>\n                                                        <div class=\"lab-news-article-content no-cta\">\n                                                                    <h3 class=\"step-title\">Mini display port<\/h3>\n                                                                                                    <p> Connects older Apple laptops to monitors, particularly those released before 2018. Similar to HDMI<\/p>\n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-4 col-md-6\">\n                        <div class=\"lab-news-article\">\n                                                            <figure class=\"lab-news-article-image\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n                                        srcset=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Display-port-cable-1460-x-800-px-345x194.webp 345w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Display-port-cable-1460-x-800-px-384x216.webp 384w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Display-port-cable-1460-x-800-px-737x416.webp 737w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Display-port-cable-1460-x-800-px-370x208.webp 370w\"\n                                        sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1280px) 370px, (min-width: 780px) 29.17vw, calc(100vw - 30px)\"\n                                        src=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Display-port-cable-1460-x-800-px-737x416.webp\"\n                                        alt=\"\"\n                                        width=\"737\"\n                                        height=\"416\"\n                                        loading=\"lazy\"\n                                    \/>\n                                <\/figure>\n                                                        <div class=\"lab-news-article-content no-cta\">\n                                                                    <h3 class=\"step-title\">Display Port<\/h3>\n                                                                                                    <p> Connects computers to monitors. Similar to HDMI<\/p>\n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"lab_three_steps-block_6df5f72cc8e136a5567cb093a8c8342a\" class=\"o-section lab-three-steps\">\n\n    <div class=\"container\">\n                    <div class=\"row\">\n                <div class=\"col-12\">\n                    <div class=\"a-heading\">\n                        <div class=\"a-heading-title\">\n                                                            <h2 class=\"highlight\">Household cables<\/h2>\n                                                                                <\/div>\n                                                    <p>Use cable ties to store cables to avoid tangling and prolong their life. Recycled copper is better than newly mined \u2018virgin\u2019 copper as it uses much less energy, and carbon emissions to produce.<\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"row lab-three-steps__items\">\n                                    <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-4 col-md-6\">\n                        <div class=\"lab-news-article\">\n                                                            <figure class=\"lab-news-article-image\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n                                        srcset=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Electric-Toothbrush-and-charger-1460-x-800-px-345x194.webp 345w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Electric-Toothbrush-and-charger-1460-x-800-px-384x216.webp 384w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Electric-Toothbrush-and-charger-1460-x-800-px-737x416.webp 737w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Electric-Toothbrush-and-charger-1460-x-800-px-370x208.webp 370w\"\n                                        sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1280px) 370px, (min-width: 780px) 29.17vw, calc(100vw - 30px)\"\n                                        src=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Electric-Toothbrush-and-charger-1460-x-800-px-737x416.webp\"\n                                        alt=\"\"\n                                        width=\"737\"\n                                        height=\"416\"\n                                        loading=\"lazy\"\n                                    \/>\n                                <\/figure>\n                                                        <div class=\"lab-news-article-content no-cta\">\n                                                                    <h3 class=\"step-title\">Electric toothbrush charger<\/h3>\n                                                                                                    <p> Charges electric toothbrushes.<\/p>\n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-4 col-md-6\">\n                        <div class=\"lab-news-article\">\n                                                            <figure class=\"lab-news-article-image\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n                                        srcset=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2-pin-shaver-charger-cable-1460-x-800-px-345x194.webp 345w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2-pin-shaver-charger-cable-1460-x-800-px-384x216.webp 384w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2-pin-shaver-charger-cable-1460-x-800-px-737x416.webp 737w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2-pin-shaver-charger-cable-1460-x-800-px-370x208.webp 370w\"\n                                        sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1280px) 370px, (min-width: 780px) 29.17vw, calc(100vw - 30px)\"\n                                        src=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2-pin-shaver-charger-cable-1460-x-800-px-737x416.webp\"\n                                        alt=\"\"\n                                        width=\"737\"\n                                        height=\"416\"\n                                        loading=\"lazy\"\n                                    \/>\n                                <\/figure>\n                                                        <div class=\"lab-news-article-content no-cta\">\n                                                                    <h3 class=\"step-title\">Shaver socket lead<\/h3>\n                                                                                                    <p> Charges electric shavers.<\/p>\n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-4 col-md-6\">\n                        <div class=\"lab-news-article\">\n                                                            <figure class=\"lab-news-article-image\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n                                        srcset=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/3-pin-Adapter-cable-1460-x-800-px-345x194.webp 345w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/3-pin-Adapter-cable-1460-x-800-px-384x216.webp 384w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/3-pin-Adapter-cable-1460-x-800-px-737x416.webp 737w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/3-pin-Adapter-cable-1460-x-800-px-370x208.webp 370w\"\n                                        sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1280px) 370px, (min-width: 780px) 29.17vw, calc(100vw - 30px)\"\n                                        src=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/3-pin-Adapter-cable-1460-x-800-px-737x416.webp\"\n                                        alt=\"\"\n                                        width=\"737\"\n                                        height=\"416\"\n                                        loading=\"lazy\"\n                                    \/>\n                                <\/figure>\n                                                        <div class=\"lab-news-article-content no-cta\">\n                                                                    <h3 class=\"step-title\">Extension cords<\/h3>\n                                                                                                    <p> Extends the reach from a plug or electrical outlet.<\/p>\n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-4 col-md-6\">\n                        <div class=\"lab-news-article\">\n                                                            <figure class=\"lab-news-article-image\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n                                        srcset=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/USB-B-1460-x-800-px-345x194.webp 345w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/USB-B-1460-x-800-px-384x216.webp 384w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/USB-B-1460-x-800-px-737x416.webp 737w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/USB-B-1460-x-800-px-370x208.webp 370w\"\n                                        sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1280px) 370px, (min-width: 780px) 29.17vw, calc(100vw - 30px)\"\n                                        src=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/USB-B-1460-x-800-px-737x416.webp\"\n                                        alt=\"\"\n                                        width=\"737\"\n                                        height=\"416\"\n                                        loading=\"lazy\"\n                                    \/>\n                                <\/figure>\n                                                        <div class=\"lab-news-article-content no-cta\">\n                                                                    <h3 class=\"step-title\">USB-B<\/h3>\n                                                                                                    <p> Often used for older printers\r\nand hard drives. Being replaced by the newer USB-C connector.<\/p>\n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-4 col-md-6\">\n                        <div class=\"lab-news-article\">\n                                                            <figure class=\"lab-news-article-image\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n                                        srcset=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/universal-AC-Adapter-1460-x-800-px-345x194.webp 345w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/universal-AC-Adapter-1460-x-800-px-384x216.webp 384w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/universal-AC-Adapter-1460-x-800-px-737x416.webp 737w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/universal-AC-Adapter-1460-x-800-px-370x208.webp 370w\"\n                                        sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1280px) 370px, (min-width: 780px) 29.17vw, calc(100vw - 30px)\"\n                                        src=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/universal-AC-Adapter-1460-x-800-px-737x416.webp\"\n                                        alt=\"\"\n                                        width=\"737\"\n                                        height=\"416\"\n                                        loading=\"lazy\"\n                                    \/>\n                                <\/figure>\n                                                        <div class=\"lab-news-article-content no-cta\">\n                                                                    <h3 class=\"step-title\">Universal AC adapter<\/h3>\n                                                                                                    <p> Powers a range of electricals from laptops, game consoles and radios. And small home appliances like vacuum cleaners and fans.<\/p>\n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-4 col-md-6\">\n                        <div class=\"lab-news-article\">\n                                                            <figure class=\"lab-news-article-image\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n                                        srcset=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2-Pin-cable-1460-x-800-px-345x194.webp 345w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2-Pin-cable-1460-x-800-px-384x216.webp 384w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2-Pin-cable-1460-x-800-px-737x416.webp 737w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2-Pin-cable-1460-x-800-px-370x208.webp 370w\"\n                                        sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1280px) 370px, (min-width: 780px) 29.17vw, calc(100vw - 30px)\"\n                                        src=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2-Pin-cable-1460-x-800-px-737x416.webp\"\n                                        alt=\"\"\n                                        width=\"737\"\n                                        height=\"416\"\n                                        loading=\"lazy\"\n                                    \/>\n                                <\/figure>\n                                                        <div class=\"lab-news-article-content no-cta\">\n                                                                    <h3 class=\"step-title\">Two-pin cable<\/h3>\n                                                                                                    <p> Connects devices like shavers or other household electricals to a power outlet.<\/p>\n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-4 col-md-6\">\n                        <div class=\"lab-news-article\">\n                                                            <figure class=\"lab-news-article-image\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n                                        srcset=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Kettle-Lead-1460-x-800-px-345x194.webp 345w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Kettle-Lead-1460-x-800-px-384x216.webp 384w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Kettle-Lead-1460-x-800-px-737x416.webp 737w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Kettle-Lead-1460-x-800-px-370x208.webp 370w\"\n                                        sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1280px) 370px, (min-width: 780px) 29.17vw, calc(100vw - 30px)\"\n                                        src=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Kettle-Lead-1460-x-800-px-737x416.webp\"\n                                        alt=\"\"\n                                        width=\"737\"\n                                        height=\"416\"\n                                        loading=\"lazy\"\n                                    \/>\n                                <\/figure>\n                                                        <div class=\"lab-news-article-content no-cta\">\n                                                                    <h3 class=\"step-title\">Kettle Lead<\/h3>\n                                                                                                    <p> Connects households electricals like computers, monitors, or kettles to a power outlet<\/p>\n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"lab_three_steps-block_919b1102e85ba346967edf3f6bacd1e6\" class=\"o-section lab-three-steps\">\n\n    <div class=\"container\">\n                    <div class=\"row\">\n                <div class=\"col-12\">\n                    <div class=\"a-heading\">\n                        <div class=\"a-heading-title\">\n                                                            <h2 class=\"highlight\">Mobile phones and tablets<\/h2>\n                                                                                <\/div>\n                                                    <p>New EU law means USB-C will be the standard connector for all tech by end 2024. Say goodbye to your old cables and chargers!<\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"row lab-three-steps__items\">\n                                    <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-4 col-md-6\">\n                        <div class=\"lab-news-article\">\n                                                            <figure class=\"lab-news-article-image\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n                                        srcset=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/USB-C-1460-x-800-px-345x194.webp 345w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/USB-C-1460-x-800-px-384x216.webp 384w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/USB-C-1460-x-800-px-737x416.webp 737w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/USB-C-1460-x-800-px-370x208.webp 370w\"\n                                        sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1280px) 370px, (min-width: 780px) 29.17vw, calc(100vw - 30px)\"\n                                        src=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/USB-C-1460-x-800-px-737x416.webp\"\n                                        alt=\"\"\n                                        width=\"737\"\n                                        height=\"416\"\n                                        loading=\"lazy\"\n                                    \/>\n                                <\/figure>\n                                                        <div class=\"lab-news-article-content no-cta\">\n                                                                    <h3 class=\"step-title\">USB-C<\/h3>\n                                                                                                    <p> Charges most newer laptops and will soon be the standard for all new tech.<\/p>\n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-4 col-md-6\">\n                        <div class=\"lab-news-article\">\n                                                            <figure class=\"lab-news-article-image\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n                                        srcset=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Lightning-cable-1460-x-800-px-345x194.webp 345w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Lightning-cable-1460-x-800-px-384x216.webp 384w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Lightning-cable-1460-x-800-px-737x416.webp 737w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Lightning-cable-1460-x-800-px-370x208.webp 370w\"\n                                        sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1280px) 370px, (min-width: 780px) 29.17vw, calc(100vw - 30px)\"\n                                        src=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Lightning-cable-1460-x-800-px-737x416.webp\"\n                                        alt=\"\"\n                                        width=\"737\"\n                                        height=\"416\"\n                                        loading=\"lazy\"\n                                    \/>\n                                <\/figure>\n                                                        <div class=\"lab-news-article-content no-cta\">\n                                                                    <h3 class=\"step-title\">Lightning cable<\/h3>\n                                                                                                    <p> Charges Apple devices made between 2012\r\nand 2023. All new Apple devices from 2023 will use USB-C chargers.<\/p>\n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-4 col-md-6\">\n                        <div class=\"lab-news-article\">\n                                                            <figure class=\"lab-news-article-image\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n                                        srcset=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Micro-USB-1460-x-800-px-345x194.webp 345w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Micro-USB-1460-x-800-px-384x216.webp 384w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Micro-USB-1460-x-800-px-737x416.webp 737w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Micro-USB-1460-x-800-px-370x208.webp 370w\"\n                                        sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1280px) 370px, (min-width: 780px) 29.17vw, calc(100vw - 30px)\"\n                                        src=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Micro-USB-1460-x-800-px-737x416.webp\"\n                                        alt=\"\"\n                                        width=\"737\"\n                                        height=\"416\"\n                                        loading=\"lazy\"\n                                    \/>\n                                <\/figure>\n                                                        <div class=\"lab-news-article-content no-cta\">\n                                                                    <h3 class=\"step-title\">Micro USB<\/h3>\n                                                                                                    <p> Charges older Android devices and small electricals, particularly those released before 2020.<\/p>\n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-4 col-md-6\">\n                        <div class=\"lab-news-article\">\n                                                            <figure class=\"lab-news-article-image\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n                                        srcset=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Mini-USB-1460-x-800-px-345x194.webp 345w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Mini-USB-1460-x-800-px-384x216.webp 384w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Mini-USB-1460-x-800-px-737x416.webp 737w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Mini-USB-1460-x-800-px-370x208.webp 370w\"\n                                        sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1280px) 370px, (min-width: 780px) 29.17vw, calc(100vw - 30px)\"\n                                        src=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Mini-USB-1460-x-800-px-737x416.webp\"\n                                        alt=\"\"\n                                        width=\"737\"\n                                        height=\"416\"\n                                        loading=\"lazy\"\n                                    \/>\n                                <\/figure>\n                                                        <div class=\"lab-news-article-content no-cta\">\n                                                                    <h3 class=\"step-title\">Mini USB<\/h3>\n                                                                                                    <p> Charges older phones and tablets. Replaced by Micro USB from 2010s.<\/p>\n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-4 col-md-6\">\n                        <div class=\"lab-news-article\">\n                                                            <figure class=\"lab-news-article-image\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n                                        srcset=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Thunderbolt-cable-1460-x-800-px-345x194.webp 345w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Thunderbolt-cable-1460-x-800-px-384x216.webp 384w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Thunderbolt-cable-1460-x-800-px-737x416.webp 737w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Thunderbolt-cable-1460-x-800-px-370x208.webp 370w\"\n                                        sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1280px) 370px, (min-width: 780px) 29.17vw, calc(100vw - 30px)\"\n                                        src=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Thunderbolt-cable-1460-x-800-px-737x416.webp\"\n                                        alt=\"\"\n                                        width=\"737\"\n                                        height=\"416\"\n                                        loading=\"lazy\"\n                                    \/>\n                                <\/figure>\n                                                        <div class=\"lab-news-article-content no-cta\">\n                                                                    <h3 class=\"step-title\">Apple Thunderbolt<\/h3>\n                                                                                                    <p> Charges Apple devices or connects them\r\nto monitors or storage devices (such as hard drives or SSDs). Older thunderbolt cables that use the Mini DisplayPort connector have been replaced by the newer models using the USB-C connector.<\/p>\n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-4 col-md-6\">\n                        <div class=\"lab-news-article\">\n                                                            <figure class=\"lab-news-article-image\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n                                        srcset=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Ligning-to-minijack-and-USBc-to-HDMI-Adapter-1460-x-800-px-345x194.webp 345w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Ligning-to-minijack-and-USBc-to-HDMI-Adapter-1460-x-800-px-384x216.webp 384w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Ligning-to-minijack-and-USBc-to-HDMI-Adapter-1460-x-800-px-737x416.webp 737w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Ligning-to-minijack-and-USBc-to-HDMI-Adapter-1460-x-800-px-370x208.webp 370w\"\n                                        sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1280px) 370px, (min-width: 780px) 29.17vw, calc(100vw - 30px)\"\n                                        src=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Ligning-to-minijack-and-USBc-to-HDMI-Adapter-1460-x-800-px-737x416.webp\"\n                                        alt=\"\"\n                                        width=\"737\"\n                                        height=\"416\"\n                                        loading=\"lazy\"\n                                    \/>\n                                <\/figure>\n                                                        <div class=\"lab-news-article-content no-cta\">\n                                                                    <h3 class=\"step-title\">Phone adapter<\/h3>\n                                                                                                    <p> Converts one type of connector into another, allowing different devices to connect. For example, a USB-C to HDMI adapter lets you connect a computer with a USB-C port to an HDMI display.<\/p>\n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-4 col-md-6\">\n                        <div class=\"lab-news-article\">\n                                                            <figure class=\"lab-news-article-image\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n                                        srcset=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/mobil-phone-splitter-cables-1460-x-800-px-345x194.webp 345w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/mobil-phone-splitter-cables-1460-x-800-px-384x216.webp 384w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/mobil-phone-splitter-cables-1460-x-800-px-737x416.webp 737w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/mobil-phone-splitter-cables-1460-x-800-px-370x208.webp 370w\"\n                                        sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1280px) 370px, (min-width: 780px) 29.17vw, calc(100vw - 30px)\"\n                                        src=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/mobil-phone-splitter-cables-1460-x-800-px-737x416.webp\"\n                                        alt=\"\"\n                                        width=\"737\"\n                                        height=\"416\"\n                                        loading=\"lazy\"\n                                    \/>\n                                <\/figure>\n                                                        <div class=\"lab-news-article-content no-cta\">\n                                                                    <h3 class=\"step-title\">Splitter<\/h3>\n                                                                                                    <p> Divides one input into multiple outputs, allowing you to connect several devices to the same signal source, such as audio, video, or WIFI connections.<\/p>\n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"lab_three_steps-block_5e9203784d5ef0d84c63bc2cc91eac1e\" class=\"o-section lab-three-steps\">\n\n    <div class=\"container\">\n                    <div class=\"row\">\n                <div class=\"col-12\">\n                    <div class=\"a-heading\">\n                        <div class=\"a-heading-title\">\n                                                            <h2 class=\"highlight\">TVs<\/h2>\n                                                                                <\/div>\n                                                    <p>Struggling to let go? If you haven\u2019t used it in over a year, you likely don\u2019t need it.<\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"row lab-three-steps__items\">\n                                    <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-4 col-md-6\">\n                        <div class=\"lab-news-article\">\n                                                            <figure class=\"lab-news-article-image\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n                                        srcset=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/HDMI-cable-pink-1460-x-800-px-345x194.webp 345w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/HDMI-cable-pink-1460-x-800-px-384x216.webp 384w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/HDMI-cable-pink-1460-x-800-px-737x416.webp 737w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/HDMI-cable-pink-1460-x-800-px-370x208.webp 370w\"\n                                        sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1280px) 370px, (min-width: 780px) 29.17vw, calc(100vw - 30px)\"\n                                        src=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/HDMI-cable-pink-1460-x-800-px-737x416.webp\"\n                                        alt=\"\"\n                                        width=\"737\"\n                                        height=\"416\"\n                                        loading=\"lazy\"\n                                    \/>\n                                <\/figure>\n                                                        <div class=\"lab-news-article-content no-cta\">\n                                                                    <h3 class=\"step-title\">HDMI<\/h3>\n                                                                                                    <p> Connects your TV to games consoles, laptops and DVD players.<\/p>\n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-4 col-md-6\">\n                        <div class=\"lab-news-article\">\n                                                            <figure class=\"lab-news-article-image\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n                                        srcset=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Ethernet-1460-x-800-px-345x194.webp 345w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Ethernet-1460-x-800-px-384x216.webp 384w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Ethernet-1460-x-800-px-737x416.webp 737w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Ethernet-1460-x-800-px-370x208.webp 370w\"\n                                        sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1280px) 370px, (min-width: 780px) 29.17vw, calc(100vw - 30px)\"\n                                        src=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Ethernet-1460-x-800-px-737x416.webp\"\n                                        alt=\"\"\n                                        width=\"737\"\n                                        height=\"416\"\n                                        loading=\"lazy\"\n                                    \/>\n                                <\/figure>\n                                                        <div class=\"lab-news-article-content no-cta\">\n                                                                    <h3 class=\"step-title\">Ethernet<\/h3>\n                                                                                                    <p> Connects your TV to the internet.<\/p>\n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-4 col-md-6\">\n                        <div class=\"lab-news-article\">\n                                                            <figure class=\"lab-news-article-image\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n                                        srcset=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Coaxial-cable-1460-x-800-px-345x194.webp 345w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Coaxial-cable-1460-x-800-px-384x216.webp 384w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Coaxial-cable-1460-x-800-px-737x416.webp 737w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Coaxial-cable-1460-x-800-px-370x208.webp 370w\"\n                                        sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1280px) 370px, (min-width: 780px) 29.17vw, calc(100vw - 30px)\"\n                                        src=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Coaxial-cable-1460-x-800-px-737x416.webp\"\n                                        alt=\"\"\n                                        width=\"737\"\n                                        height=\"416\"\n                                        loading=\"lazy\"\n                                    \/>\n                                <\/figure>\n                                                        <div class=\"lab-news-article-content no-cta\">\n                                                                    <h3 class=\"step-title\">Coaxial (TV aerial) <\/h3>\n                                                                                                    <p> Connects older TVs to the aerial to receive live TV. Most TVs now moving towards HDMIs or fiber-optic\/ wireless internet streaming.<\/p>\n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-4 col-md-6\">\n                        <div class=\"lab-news-article\">\n                                                            <figure class=\"lab-news-article-image\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n                                        srcset=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Coaxial-cable-F-Type-1460-x-800-px-345x194.webp 345w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Coaxial-cable-F-Type-1460-x-800-px-384x216.webp 384w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Coaxial-cable-F-Type-1460-x-800-px-737x416.webp 737w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Coaxial-cable-F-Type-1460-x-800-px-370x208.webp 370w\"\n                                        sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1280px) 370px, (min-width: 780px) 29.17vw, calc(100vw - 30px)\"\n                                        src=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Coaxial-cable-F-Type-1460-x-800-px-737x416.webp\"\n                                        alt=\"\"\n                                        width=\"737\"\n                                        height=\"416\"\n                                        loading=\"lazy\"\n                                    \/>\n                                <\/figure>\n                                                        <div class=\"lab-news-article-content no-cta\">\n                                                                    <h3 class=\"step-title\">Coaxial (F-Type) <\/h3>\n                                                                                                    <p> Connects your TV to satellite or cable devices. The rise of streaming platforms and digital content means you\u2019ll\r\nbe less likely to need a coaxial F-type cable in future.<\/p>\n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-4 col-md-6\">\n                        <div class=\"lab-news-article\">\n                                                            <figure class=\"lab-news-article-image\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n                                        srcset=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/component-video-cable-1072-x-780-px-345x194.webp 345w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/component-video-cable-1072-x-780-px-384x216.webp 384w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/component-video-cable-1072-x-780-px-737x416.webp 737w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/component-video-cable-1072-x-780-px-370x208.webp 370w\"\n                                        sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1280px) 370px, (min-width: 780px) 29.17vw, calc(100vw - 30px)\"\n                                        src=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/component-video-cable-1072-x-780-px-737x416.webp\"\n                                        alt=\"\"\n                                        width=\"737\"\n                                        height=\"416\"\n                                        loading=\"lazy\"\n                                    \/>\n                                <\/figure>\n                                                        <div class=\"lab-news-article-content no-cta\">\n                                                                    <h3 class=\"step-title\">Component Video<\/h3>\n                                                                                                    <p> Connects older TVs to DVD players; comes as a 3-part cable. Most new DVD players, Blu-ray players and HDTVs\r\nuse HDMI so unless you still have your old TV or DVD, you probably don\u2019t need these any more.<\/p>\n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-4 col-md-6\">\n                        <div class=\"lab-news-article\">\n                                                            <figure class=\"lab-news-article-image\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n                                        srcset=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/composite-audio-cable-1072-x-780-px-345x194.webp 345w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/composite-audio-cable-1072-x-780-px-384x216.webp 384w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/composite-audio-cable-1072-x-780-px-737x416.webp 737w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/composite-audio-cable-1072-x-780-px-370x208.webp 370w\"\n                                        sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1280px) 370px, (min-width: 780px) 29.17vw, calc(100vw - 30px)\"\n                                        src=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/composite-audio-cable-1072-x-780-px-737x416.webp\"\n                                        alt=\"\"\n                                        width=\"737\"\n                                        height=\"416\"\n                                        loading=\"lazy\"\n                                    \/>\n                                <\/figure>\n                                                        <div class=\"lab-news-article-content no-cta\">\n                                                                    <h3 class=\"step-title\">Composite Audio<\/h3>\n                                                                                                    <p> Connects older TVs to videos and DVD players (to play the picture and sound); comes as a 2-part cable. Mostly replaced by HDMI.<\/p>\n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-4 col-md-6\">\n                        <div class=\"lab-news-article\">\n                                                            <figure class=\"lab-news-article-image\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n                                        srcset=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/SCART-cable-1460-x-800-px-345x194.webp 345w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/SCART-cable-1460-x-800-px-384x216.webp 384w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/SCART-cable-1460-x-800-px-737x416.webp 737w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/SCART-cable-1460-x-800-px-370x208.webp 370w\"\n                                        sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1280px) 370px, (min-width: 780px) 29.17vw, calc(100vw - 30px)\"\n                                        src=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/SCART-cable-1460-x-800-px-737x416.webp\"\n                                        alt=\"\"\n                                        width=\"737\"\n                                        height=\"416\"\n                                        loading=\"lazy\"\n                                    \/>\n                                <\/figure>\n                                                        <div class=\"lab-news-article-content no-cta\">\n                                                                    <h3 class=\"step-title\">SCART<\/h3>\n                                                                                                    <p> Connects TVs to older video and DVD players (to play the picture and sound). Mostly replaced by HDMI cables.<\/p>\n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-4 col-md-6\">\n                        <div class=\"lab-news-article\">\n                                                            <figure class=\"lab-news-article-image\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n                                        srcset=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/S-Video-cable-1460-x-800-px-345x194.webp 345w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/S-Video-cable-1460-x-800-px-384x216.webp 384w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/S-Video-cable-1460-x-800-px-737x416.webp 737w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/S-Video-cable-1460-x-800-px-370x208.webp 370w\"\n                                        sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1280px) 370px, (min-width: 780px) 29.17vw, calc(100vw - 30px)\"\n                                        src=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/S-Video-cable-1460-x-800-px-737x416.webp\"\n                                        alt=\"\"\n                                        width=\"737\"\n                                        height=\"416\"\n                                        loading=\"lazy\"\n                                    \/>\n                                <\/figure>\n                                                        <div class=\"lab-news-article-content no-cta\">\n                                                                    <h3 class=\"step-title\">S-video<\/h3>\n                                                                                                    <p> Connects\r\nTVs to older video andDVD players, game consoles, projectors and camcorders. Mostly replaced by HDMI. Retrogamers still use these sometimes.<\/p>\n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"lab_three_steps-block_dbc6cbe61c23d0488dab01229ee6cf8f\" class=\"o-section lab-three-steps\">\n\n    <div class=\"container\">\n                    <div class=\"row\">\n                <div class=\"col-12\">\n                    <div class=\"a-heading\">\n                        <div class=\"a-heading-title\">\n                                                            <h2 class=\"highlight\">Cameras<\/h2>\n                                                                                <\/div>\n                                                    <p>Try donating your cables using apps like NextDoor, Olio or Freegle. If not, recycling them still means precious copper can be reused.<\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"row lab-three-steps__items\">\n                                    <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-4 col-md-6\">\n                        <div class=\"lab-news-article\">\n                                                            <figure class=\"lab-news-article-image\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n                                        srcset=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/HDMI-Type-C-cable-1460-x-800-px-345x194.webp 345w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/HDMI-Type-C-cable-1460-x-800-px-384x216.webp 384w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/HDMI-Type-C-cable-1460-x-800-px-737x416.webp 737w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/HDMI-Type-C-cable-1460-x-800-px-370x208.webp 370w\"\n                                        sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1280px) 370px, (min-width: 780px) 29.17vw, calc(100vw - 30px)\"\n                                        src=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/HDMI-Type-C-cable-1460-x-800-px-737x416.webp\"\n                                        alt=\"\"\n                                        width=\"737\"\n                                        height=\"416\"\n                                        loading=\"lazy\"\n                                    \/>\n                                <\/figure>\n                                                        <div class=\"lab-news-article-content no-cta\">\n                                                                    <h3 class=\"step-title\">HDMI Type-C, or Mini HDMI<\/h3>\n                                                                                                    <p> Connects cameras and camcorders to the TV for\r\nvideo playback. Still widely used, especially in mid- range to high-end models.USB-C will replace these as the new standard<\/p>\n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-4 col-md-6\">\n                        <div class=\"lab-news-article\">\n                                                            <figure class=\"lab-news-article-image\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n                                        srcset=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/HDMI-Type-D-cable-1460-x-800-px-345x194.webp 345w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/HDMI-Type-D-cable-1460-x-800-px-384x216.webp 384w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/HDMI-Type-D-cable-1460-x-800-px-737x416.webp 737w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/HDMI-Type-D-cable-1460-x-800-px-370x208.webp 370w\"\n                                        sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1280px) 370px, (min-width: 780px) 29.17vw, calc(100vw - 30px)\"\n                                        src=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/HDMI-Type-D-cable-1460-x-800-px-737x416.webp\"\n                                        alt=\"\"\n                                        width=\"737\"\n                                        height=\"416\"\n                                        loading=\"lazy\"\n                                    \/>\n                                <\/figure>\n                                                        <div class=\"lab-news-article-content no-cta\">\n                                                                    <h3 class=\"step-title\">HDMI Type-D, or Mini HDMI<\/h3>\n                                                                                                    <p> Connects action camera (e.g. GoPros), some DSLR and smaller digital cameras to TVs. Still widely used but USB-C will replace\r\nthese as the new standard.<\/p>\n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"lab_three_steps-block_5a32507d2ae93f23f649f50aa4b0d462\" class=\"o-section lab-three-steps\">\n\n    <div class=\"container\">\n                    <div class=\"row\">\n                <div class=\"col-12\">\n                    <div class=\"a-heading\">\n                        <div class=\"a-heading-title\">\n                                                            <h2 class=\"highlight\">Audio cables (for speakers, sound systems, etc.)<\/h2>\n                                                                                <\/div>\n                                                    <p>Use cable ties to store cables to avoid tangling and prolong their life.<\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"row lab-three-steps__items\">\n                                    <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-4 col-md-6\">\n                        <div class=\"lab-news-article\">\n                                                            <figure class=\"lab-news-article-image\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n                                        srcset=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/3.5-mm-four-pole-1460-x-800-px-345x194.webp 345w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/3.5-mm-four-pole-1460-x-800-px-384x216.webp 384w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/3.5-mm-four-pole-1460-x-800-px-737x416.webp 737w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/3.5-mm-four-pole-1460-x-800-px-370x208.webp 370w\"\n                                        sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1280px) 370px, (min-width: 780px) 29.17vw, calc(100vw - 30px)\"\n                                        src=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/3.5-mm-four-pole-1460-x-800-px-737x416.webp\"\n                                        alt=\"\"\n                                        width=\"737\"\n                                        height=\"416\"\n                                        loading=\"lazy\"\n                                    \/>\n                                <\/figure>\n                                                        <div class=\"lab-news-article-content no-cta\">\n                                                                    <h3 class=\"step-title\">3.5mm mono\/stereo audio jack<\/h3>\n                                                                                                    <p> Connects headphones to\r\nolder smartphones, laptops, gaming and audio equipment. Still widely used but is being gradually replaced by USB-C and Lightning cables in newer smartphones.<\/p>\n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-4 col-md-6\">\n                        <div class=\"lab-news-article\">\n                                                            <figure class=\"lab-news-article-image\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n                                        srcset=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/3.5-mm-four-pole-1460-x-800-px-345x194.webp 345w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/3.5-mm-four-pole-1460-x-800-px-384x216.webp 384w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/3.5-mm-four-pole-1460-x-800-px-737x416.webp 737w,\n                                        https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/3.5-mm-four-pole-1460-x-800-px-370x208.webp 370w\"\n                                        sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1280px) 370px, (min-width: 780px) 29.17vw, calc(100vw - 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