Whether it's the latest must-have gadget for the kids or a new gizmo for the kitchen, Christmas will see a huge surge in the number of small electrical goods bought for the home. But while we tend to not to think twice before recycling our old washing machines, fridges and cookers when buying replacements, research reveals that a third of us simply throw away smaller items like kettles, cameras and coffee makers.   

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