NGOs demand that EU ends export of e-waste to developing countries
Environmental and human rights NGOs have sent an open letter to European Environment Ministers demanding that the recast of the Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive ends the export of e-waste from the EU to developing countries. For further … Continue reading
EU: WEEE Draft Recast Directive Second Reading
EU Member States should be obliged to collect and recycle more discarded fridges, phones and other e-waste according to the EU Environment Committee. The Committee’s near-unanimous second reading vote (52 in favour, 1 against and 5 abstentions) concerns changes to … Continue reading
WEEE Eurosummit, Rome, Italy: 13-14 October 2011
The WEEE Eurosummit will take place in Rome, Italy from 13-14 October, 2011. The event is a unique opportunity to meet prominent stakeholders in Europe’s WEEE sector and to discuss the forthcoming changes to the WEEE Directive revision. For further … Continue reading