LG U+ collects used tech for International E-waste Day

LG U+ CEO Hwang Hyeon-sik, second from right, participates in a campaign to collect home appliances in honor of International E-Waste Day on Monday.

The company collected used gadgets from homes, stores and corporate headquarters such as batteries, fans and keyboards in collaboration with the Korea Climate & Environment Network and E-cycle Governance.

The used tech will be recycled after various resources such as iron, copper and aluminum are extracted.

International E-Waste Day, founded by the WEEE Forum, aims to raise awareness of fast-growing electronic waste around the world.