I bought a cheap brolly about £15 I think from memory (rapidly failing memory) but it was about 15 years ago, so it has lasted well. I have been thinking I should replace it for the last couple of years because it really needs to go to umbrella graveyard, but not sure it can be recycled.
I think I will treat myself to this Korum job. I notice it weighs 3 kilos which compares with 4.5 kg for my old one, so that is in its favour. I seem to carry my gear for miles along river banks, so the weight is important.