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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Technology
Jack Schofield

WEEE man pops up on South Bank

"A three-tonne humanoid figure made out of electronic waste is being unveiled on London's South Bank. To illustrate the size of the e-waste problem, the Royal Society of Arts (RSA) has built the sculpture, which weighs three tonnes and stands seven metres tall," reports BBC News.

"It is made up of the average quantity of WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) an individual disposes of in a lifetime, including five fridges, 12 kettles and 35 mobile phones.

"The 'WEEE man' will be displayed outside City Hall on London's South Bank for 28 days before touring other parts of the country, including the Eden Project in Cornwall.

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