Articles tagged: "WEEE"

1: The RoHS Lead Free Directive and How to Comply

Health hazards caused by discarded electrical and electronic products are an increasing reality worldwide. The danger arises mainly from lead in components, though other materials may also be toxic. The RoHS directive is one of the affirmative actions used to protect the environment, established by the European Union (EU).

2: What Manufacturers Need To Know About WEEE: The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive

Manufacturers have obligations that go beyond the production of electrical and electronic equipment. If they are doing business in the United Kingdom or the European Union (EU), manufacturers must make it convenient for consumers to dispose of that equipment in an environmentally friendly way. And the manufacturers are on the hook for the costs.

3: Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) Explained

Environmental pollution, particularly in land fills, from discarded electronic equipment (e-waste) or "waste electrical and electronic equipment" (WEEE), has been an increasing concern worldwide. Pollution occurs due to leakage of hazardous materials contained in the discarded equipment. The

4: WEEE Directive: 2007 Update

The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive, is one of the series of producer responsibilities Directives that makes producers of new equipment responsible for paying for the treatment and recycling of products once they have been used to their fullest extent. These new laws