WEEE
More WEEE being recovered than previously thought
Thousands of tonnes of 'extra' WEEE is finding its way back into the recycling market according to the latest modelling research.
Read MoreWEEE 5% reuse target is ‘pathetic’ says industry chief
A leading IT expert has slammed the EU's proposed 5% reuse target for waste electrical and electronic equipment as "pathetic", arguing that it will do little to curb the environmental impact of e-waste.
Read MoreWEEE recycling target poised to hike up to 85%
The European Parliament has voted to raise the collection target for waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) from 65% to 85% in Brussels today (October 4).
Read MoreIT bosses failing to ensure proper e-waste disposal
A fifth of senior IT decision makers in the UK are not confident that all of their company's redundant computer equipment is being diverted from landfill, according to new research.
Read MoreConcerns raised over ‘confusing and complex’ waste legislation
The quality of waste legislation has been called into question as new research indicates certain policies are too complex, making them difficult to access, understand and apply.
Read MoreScottish Executive considers tougher measures for producer responsibility
Questions have been raised over whether companies are doing enough in relation to their producer responsibility obligations, in a new study from the Scottish Executive.
Read MoreWEEE Ireland rolls out recycling scheme with retail chain
WEEE Ireland, the waste electrical and electronic equipment compliance scheme, has teamed up with Expert Hardware stores to launch a consumer-facing recycling initiative.
Read MoreRecycling rates risk falling under Scotland’s carbon metric
Household recycling rates across Scotland could plummet in the short-term once the country's new carbon metric comes into force in 2013, research has shown.
Read MoreCompliance scheme battles ‘at root’ of illegal WEEE exports
Fierce competition between producer compliance schemes for waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) is at the core of the illegal e-waste exports scandal, according to a leading WEEE recycler.
Read MoreWaste lamp recycling made easier for SMEs
Recolight has expanded its collection scheme out to SMEs, offering businesses recycling access points for smaller quantities of waste lamps.
Read MoreBritish recycling firms too reliant on exports
Recycling companies need to stop depending on exports and start reprocessing more materials within the UK, a leading plastics recycler has claimed.
Read MoreWEEE reuse standard could generate thousands of new jobs
Up to 10,000 jobs could be created in the reuse sector for waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) once organisations start adopting the new PAS 141 standard, the man behind developing the specification claimed...
Read MoreUK turns in average performance for WEEE recycling
The UK is falling behind five other countries in Europe when it comes to recycling waste electrical and electronic items, according to a survey.
Read MoreBiggest criminal probe into electrical waste exports goes to trial
Eleven defendants will stand trial in what is the biggest investigation ever into the illegal export of electrical waste from the UK to developing countries.
Read MoreTwo year investigation sees nine charged over international WEEE dumping
Nine people have been charged today (October 14) in what the Environment Agency is saying is biggest investigation ever into illegal electrical waste exports from the UK to West Africa.
Read MoreFirst UK prosecution under both packaging and WEEE laws
A hairdresser supplier has the dubious honour of becoming the first firm to fall foul of two new waste laws, according to the Environment Agency (EA).
Read MoreCouncil fined for poor recycling of electrical goods
A council has been hit with a fine after admitting letting waste electrical goods go to unregistered firms for 'recycling'.
Read MoreEurope’s largest WEEE processing facility opens
A WEEE recycling centre has opened and according to the owners it's got the biggest capacity for waste in Europe.
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