One expert says changes to the extended producer responsibility system in the U.K. are beneficial, and a Middle Eastern kingdom works to teach students about e-scrap recycling.
U.K.: The former head of the largest producer stewardship group in the U.K. writes about changes to the EPR system.
A state-of-the art electronics recycling facility opens in Sweden, and a retailer in Sri Lanka offers e-scrap drop-off.
Brexit not expected to impact UK WEEE recovery targets and an international group is calling for a universal laptop charger.
India is cracking down on imports of used phones, and an e-scrap collection event in Australia sets records.
India ramps up its e-scrap collections, and Sweden is pushing for repair over replacement when it comes to appliances and other consumer products.
The Irish celebrate impressive e-scrap and appliance recycling rates, and more communities in the U.K.
A group in India isn't happy with the government's lack of e-scrap laws, and an Australian telecom company touts its e-scrap recycling rate.
E-scrap firms in India are capable of processing about one-quarter of the e-scrap generated in the country, and a city in Ireland is enjoying an uptick in e-scrap recycling rates.
Australia is ramping up research to improve its e-scrap recycling, and a U.K. telecom expert is urging companies to boost repair and reuse.
Malaysia is slated to usher in technology for e-scrap and white goods recycling, and an island nation explores the possibility of a consumer fee to fund electronics recovery.