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The
European Commission has adopted a proposal for a Directive on Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) and a proposal for a
Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances
in electrical and electronic equipment.
Increased recycling of electrical and electronic equipment, in accordance
with the WEEE Directive, will limit the total quantity of waste
going to final disposal. Producers will be responsible for taking
back and recycling electrical and electronic equipment. Consumers
will be
able to return their equipment free of charge.
The European Commission's proposals for EC Directives follow a number
of years of work to identify ways of reducing the impact of waste
electrical and electronic equipment on the environment.
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were a number of reasons for focusing on this waste stream: |
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This
is a growing and dynamic sector, and the quantity of waste electrical
and electronic equipment is expected to increase significantly
in the future.
There is the potential to increase reuse, recovery and recycling
rates.
Some electrical and electronic equipment contains hazardous
materials. |
What
does this mean for you?
As a manufacturer, retailer or supplier of IT Equipment, peripherals
or consumer electronics you will be responsible for offering a recycling
or refurbishment option for your customer.
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