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Are we guilty of buying ‘fast’ tech?

A new study has shown that Irish people are buying more ‘fast-tech’ items, including mini fans, w...

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17.03 12 Oct 2026


Are we guilty of buying ‘fast’ tech?


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17.03 12 Oct 2026


A new study has shown that Irish people are buying more ‘fast-tech’ items, including mini fans, wireless headphones, or disposable vapes, than many European countries, with many not disposing of them correctly and throwing them in the bin. The research, which was done for International E-Waste Day, shows that nearly 90% of Irish people bought some ‘fast tech’ product in the last year.

Joining Ciara to discuss this further is Adrian Weckler, Technology Editor with the Irish Independent.


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