Industry News
March 18, 2011
In December of 2008 the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive was proposed by the European Commission. The European Parliament had an e-waste target of recovery at 85% set with the WEEE directive. After several delays in initiating the WEEE directive it appears as if 2010 will be the key year in implementation. Goals to move forward have been lowered however to 45% initially with an increase to 65% four years later. To read more on the WEEE directive and impact information for EU countries read here http://www.eweekeurope.co.uk/news/eu-lowers-targets-for-new-e-waste-rules-23784
March 14, 2011
The State of California is struggling still to enforce the e-waste law passed in 2003. A watchdog group (CalWatchdog) released a report on March 31, 2010 stating that “many state agencies are apparently still throwing computers, television sets, radios, printers, copiers, radios and cell phones into the trash rather than putting them through special recycling efforts”. The cost to recycle has exceeded the revenue the program generates. To read more click here http://www.calwatchdog.com/2011/03/11/california-e-waste-law-still-a-bust/
February 7, 2011
Bangalore is the third most populous city in India; it also is the largest generator of e-waste in the country. There are discussions about taking action by both government officials and also by State Pollution Control Boards. Understanding the problem and finding solutions quickly are key to India’s gaining control of the mounting problem. Read more here, http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report_bangalore-tops-in-generating-e-waste_1503361
December 6, 2010
A new task force was launched in November, aligned with America Recycles Day. President Obama launched a special task force in order to help the government “lead by example in responsibly recycling its used electronics”. With more states coming on board with laws each year banning land fill disposal of electronic waste, President Obama is setting a terrific example. Read more here http://www.earthtechling.com/2010/12/feds-tackle-e-waste-with-new-task-force/