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To view the videos on this page, simply click anywhere on the image for each.
On pressing play, controls become available underneath the presentation window - instructions are alongside.
When watching videos with audio elements, click on 'cc' to view subtitles if you are unable to listen to audio elements.
Videos may not be accessible to all visitors.
Interactive presentations
To start, click on the main image area
Select each number (top right) in turn to view each stage of the process
At each stage, click on 'click here' to view
Some stages may need a click on 'next' to view additional text
Animations may not be accessible to some visitors
Multimedia electronics recycling presentations
Find out more about Sims Recycling Solutions' recycling processes via our interactive presentations and view or listen to videos and broadcasts about the electronics recycling industry. Pick from the links list directly below or scroll down to see all.
- Video: An introduction to Sims Recycling Solutions
- Video: How secure data removal contributes to extending the life of a computer, benefitting 6,500 disabled people
- Animation: How WEEE (Waste electrical and electronic equipment) is recycled
- Animation: How end of life fridges (ELFs) are recycled
- Animation: Recycling of CRTs (Cathode ray tubes) from computer monitors and televisions
If you haven't yet contracted with Sims Recycling Solutions, here is a short video introduction (less than 2 minutes). It briefly outlines the importance of recycling, who Sims are and some of the key features and benefits of choosing Sims Recycling Solutions as your WEEE disposal partner. Subtitles are not included as there is no audio part to the presentation.
An overview of European recovery and recycling services from Sims Recycling Solutions
This 4 minute video, created by Microsoft, examines the importance of data security for businesses and organisations opting for re-use of their end of life computer and IT equipment. The Disposal Services Authority, charged with disposing of the UK's Ministry of Defence IT assets, are interviewed about their criteria for data removal, using Sims Recycling Solutions as an example of good practice.
The second half of the video focuses on how the Community Microsoft Authorised Refurbisher programme is facilitating computer re-use. The Leonard Cheshire Workability Programme is evaluated, having placed refurbished computers into the hands of over 6,500 disabled people. Click on 'cc' to view subtitles.
How secure data removal has enabled over 6,500 disabled people to access a refurbished computer
View how WEEE is recycled
Have you ever wondered what happens to your old mobile phone, hairdryer or lawn mower? In this interactive animation you can view what typically happens to e-waste when it is received at one of Sims Recycling Solutions recycling centres.
Follow each number in turn, clicking where indicated to view each recycling stage. It may not be accessible to some web users.
Interactive fridge recycling animation
This interactive animation provides you with an insight into key processes at the world's largest fridge recycling centre, operated by Sims Recycling Solutions in Newport, South Wales.
Click on each stage number to understand what happens to end of life commercial and domestic refrigerators. This animation may not be accessible for some web users.
CRT recycling - TVs and monitors
View our interactive animation providing you with insight into how cathode ray tubes from computer monitors and televisions are recycled to recover leaded and unleaded cullet glass for use in the manufacturing of new monitors and TVs.
Follow on screen instructions to navigate through the presentation. Please note this animation may not be accessible to some web users.
