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Robots Taught to Disassemble E-Waste

Industrial robots were programmed to know how electronic products are built, allowing them to...

WEEE Fee Proposal Deadline Approaching

The September 30, 2014 deadline is approaching for companies to submit proposals and suggestions on how a compliance fee should be calculated and managed. The Department for Business Innovation & Skills has released a guide detailing how submitted proposals will be assessed. 

E-Waste Recycling Program Launched by Staples

The business-to-business division of Staples is introducing a new service for businesses to recycle...

Grocery Chain to Pay Millions for Illegally Transporting, Storing and Disposing Hazardous Waste

Albertsons has settled a lawsuit alleging that the chain of grocery stores was illegally...

Exporter Jailed for Illegally Exporting Electronic Waste

The UK Environment Agency has sentenced the first person to serve time in prison...
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European Parliament Members Draft Directive for Common Charger for Mobile Phones

A draft directive was proposed by MEPs to define consistent rules for introducing radio equipment – mobile phones, car-door openers and modems to the market. The goal of the new directive is to safeguard that these items do not interfere with each other while maintaining health and safety conditions.

Reports States Annual E-Waste to Surpass 93.5 Million Tons

A new research report from Marketsandmarket, Global E-Waste Management Market (2011-2016), has reported that global e-waste volume is expected to reach 93.5 million tons in 2016. This is an increase from 41.5 million tons in 2011 – a compound annual growth rate of 17.6%.

Crackdown on Illegal Waste Trade By Interpol

The Countering WEEE Illegal Trade (CWIT) project was launched by the international policing organization to focus on illegal waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) trade and the increasing threat to global environmental health and security.

Guidance on New WEEE Regulations Issued by BIS

The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) is preparing businesses for upcoming changes to the WEEE System and guidance on how these new regulations will apply and what businesses will need to do to meet their obligations. The new regulations are scheduled to be in effect on January 1, 2014.

Electronic Waste: How Waste Leads to Design Challenges

History of Global E-Waste Issues Since the onset of the 21st Century, the electronic sector...
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