Wide world of e-scrap

By rr_test_admin, 2 November, 2016
Wide world of e-scrapOne 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.

By rr_test_admin, 19 October, 2016
Wide world of e-scrapBrexit not expected to impact UK WEEE recovery targets and an international group is calling for a universal laptop charger.

U.K.: Despite it impending separation from the European Union, the U.K.

By rr_test_admin, 5 October, 2016
Wide world of e-scrapIndia is cracking down on imports of used phones, and an e-scrap collection event in Australia sets records.

India: Amazon and other online retailers are being told by the Indian government to stop selling refurbished smartphones, according to

By rr_test_admin, 28 September, 2016
Wide world of e-scrapIndia ramps up its e-scrap collections, and Sweden is pushing for repair over replacement when it comes to appliances and other consumer products.

Sweden: A proposal in the Swedish parliament would offer tax incentives for those who repair items instead of replace them.

By rr_test_admin, 17 August, 2016

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Wide world of e-scrapA 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.

India: A committee in India's Parliament is pushing government leaders to adopt strict e-scrap laws, says

By rr_test_admin, 10 August, 2016
Wide world of e-scrapE-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.

India: The Indian government recently announced the country generated nearly 1.9 million tons of e-scrap in 2014, according to

By rr_test_admin, 3 August, 2016

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Wide world of e-scrapAustralia is ramping up research to improve its e-scrap recycling, and a U.K. telecom expert is urging companies to boost repair and reuse.

By rr_test_admin, 27 July, 2016
Wide world of e-scrapMalaysia 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.