Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
Aug 3, 2019 · The amount of waste electrical and electronic equipment (widely known as WEEE or e-waste) generated every year in the EU is increasing rapidly. It is now one of the fastest growing waste streams. It includes a large range of devices such as mobile phones, computers, televisions, fridges, household appliances, lamps but also medical devices and ...
South Africa - WEEE Forum
Oct 14, 2024 · E-waste is the fastest growing waste stream in South Africa, unfortunately the level of e-waste recycling is very low. While 6 kg/y to 7 kg/y of e-waste is generated for every South African citizen only 360 000 t/y of e-waste is placed on the market. Only 7% to 12% of the total volume is being recycled formally.
United States - WEEE Forum
Oct 4, 2019 · To celebrate International E-Waste Day, Done with IT is offering a 25% discount on all of our mail-in reuse and recycling products. Use Promo Code "WEEE" TERRA is helping to eliminate toxic electronic waste (e-waste) from contaminating the air, land and water by diverting used electronics to the care of e-Stewards and/or R2 Certified Recyclers ...
Mexico | WEEE Forum
The Latin American Forum on Circular Economy and Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment will be held within the framework of World Electronic Waste Day #ewasteday, an initiative organized by the WEEE Forum, founded in April 2002 and currently considered as the world's largest multinational competence centre for WEEE management related ...
Requirements regarding treatment of e-waste | WEEE Forum
Standards are required to regulate collection, sorting, handling, storage, transportation, treatment and disposal of WEEE. Rules must be laid down to decide whether an undertaking’s processes deserve to be identified as ‘excellent’, and auditors must be trained to verify whether undertakings involved in collection and treatment meet those ...
Italy - WEEE Forum
Oct 14, 2024 · Description: Consorzio Remedia, the Italian Collective Scheme leader for the environmentally sustainable management of all types of technological waste, especially WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) and waste deriving from batteries and accumulators plans the following activities for International E-Waste Day 2019: - press campaign;
Waste and recycling - European Commission - Environment
Nov 12, 2024 · EU waste policy aims to contribute to the circular economy by extracting high-quality resources from waste as much as possible. The European Green Deal aims to promote growth by transitioning to a modern, resource-efficient and competitive economy. As part of this transition, several EU waste laws will be reviewed.
Sep 21, 2019 · sustainability goals. The expected contribution of the waste management industry to the EU strategies is at risk. The waste management sector is in need of a strategy that will support its fight against fires caused by WEEE containing lithium batteries. The current revision of the Batteries Directive and a possible revision of the Eco-design
India - WEEE Forum
Oct 19, 2024 · E-Waste Collection Drives: Organizing e-waste collection events at participating schools, hospitals, corporates, and stores to encourage responsible disposal and recycling. Awareness Campaigns: Running awareness campaigns through webinars, social media, and on-site sessions to highlight the importance of e-waste management and the environmental ...
France - WEEE Forum
Oct 14, 2024 · Description: For the International E-Waste Day (14 th October) ESTEVE RECYCLAGE is organizing an WEEE collection. All types of business and household electronic waste will be accepted for free, and staff will be on hand to help with unloading. All e-waste collected at the event will be sorted and treated in France.