New Carbon Certification Framework for WEEE Reuse Introduced in the UK
The UK is set to introduce its very first certified carbon certificate programme aimed at encouraging the reuse of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
A New Approach to Carbon Savings
The Appliance Recycling Group has partnered with Bloom ESG to roll out this groundbreaking initiative. Together, they are developing carbon certificates – known technically as “insets” – that will measure the emissions avoided by giving electrical products a second life instead of sending them to landfill.
The initial pilot phase is expected to kick off in May 2025, with the first batch of certificates anticipated by September 2025.
Extending Product Lifecycles for the Planet
James Farmer, founder of The Appliance Recycling Group, shared his vision for the project:
“Our partnership is all about making carbon reductions tangible, measurable, and certifiable at scale. By pooling our knowledge, we’re creating new opportunities for climate action and offering a credible way to celebrate circular economy successes.”
Each carbon inset will account for one tonne of CO2e emissions avoided, offering a concrete metric for businesses and organisations keen to showcase their environmental efforts.
Certified, Verified, and Traceable
The verification process for the insets will be based on ISO 14064-certified methodologies, combined with third-party auditing to ensure they meet global standards. Transparency will be a key feature, with a fully digital tracking system ensuring clear accountability from start to finish.
To prevent any risk of double counting, all carbon insets will be managed via Bloom ESG’s dedicated registry.
Driving Systemic Change Through Circularity
Sebastian Foot, co-founder of Bloom ESG, emphasised the broader ambition behind the project:
“This is about more than just encouraging tech reuse – it’s about driving a systemic shift. We’re creating a model that rewards circular behaviours and enables businesses of all sizes to make real contributions towards net zero.”
The collaboration comes at a time when the voluntary carbon market is evolving rapidly, with growing demand for locally generated, verifiable certificates.