Latest Waste legislation Stories
A recently added market report by Transparency Market Research on “Waste Treatment And Disposal Services Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, And Forecast, 2012 - 2018” is now available for pre-order. To browse the report, visit http://www.transparencymarketresearch.com/waste-treatment-disposal-services.html Albany, NY (PRWEB) May 07, 2013 Waste treatment refers to activities that are carried out in order to ensure proper disposal of waste materials. The...
Yale Journal Explores the State of Extended Producer Responsibility Over the past two decades governments around the world have been experimenting with a new strategy for managing waste. By making producers responsible for their products when they become wastes, policy makers seek to significantly increase the recycling—and recyclability—of computers, packaging, automobiles, and household hazardous wastes such as batteries, used oil motor, and leftover paint—and save money in the...
NORTHBROOK, Ill., April 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- UL (Underwriters Laboratories), a world leader in advancing safety, announced today the launch of a new program supporting medical devices and laboratory equipment manufacturers in their RoHS II Directive (2011/65/EU) compliance efforts. Many manufacturers of medical and laboratory equipment previously excluded from the Scope of the original RoHS Directive are now finding that their devices are within Scope of the recast RoHS II...
LONDON, March 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- As we continue to be bombarded with new technologies, we find ourselves in an increasingly disposable world of electronics. Computers, mobile phone, monitors, games, toys and other devices are constantly replaced by newer technologies. This electronic gear can not only contain a large amount of personal and business data, they can also contain hazardous materials. Some even contain small amounts of precious metals. The disposal of...
Electronics Disposal Efficiency Metric Ensures Companies Can Responsibly Handle Electronics and Electrical Equipment at the End of its Useful Life SANTA CLARA, Calif., March 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Green Grid, the global authority on resource efficient information technology and data centers, has launched a new metric to help organizations measure how their electronic equipment is managed once it reaches end-of-current-use. The Electronics Disposal Efficiency (EDE) metric is the...
The first eWaste public pure play brand in Europe LONDON, Feb. 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- E-Waste Systems, Inc. (OTCQB: EWSI) (the "Company"), an electronic waste management and reverse logistics company, announced today the signing of a definitive Master License Agreement for the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. The exclusive two-year agreement calls for an initial license fee payment plus annual royalties and a minimum sales commitment of $2,000,000. EWSI, with...
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Foresite Software Systems Inc. is pleased to announce that it will be hosting a complimentary webinar, the latest in a series of educational seminars for the manufacturing industry. As of January 2, 2013, all EU countries will be required to have formal legislation implementing the requirements of the RoHS Recast transposed into their national legislation. As a result of these new regulations, companies CE Mark obligations will expand...
BRUSSELS and WASHINGTON, Nov. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Enhesa, the leading global environmental, health and safety regulatory compliance assurance firm, has announced the launch of a unique tool to help companies navigate and manage the ever changing landscape of global product compliance. The "Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Product Fact Sheets" for 50+ countries guide a Product Stewardship Advisor or Product Manager through EPR product requirements worldwide. Why are EPR...
FARMINGTON, Conn., Oct. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- E-waste is one of the fastest growing waste streams. Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) recyclers represent a booming opportunity worldwide. Tons of e-waste is being generated as the life cycle of computers, printers, television, mobile phones, music systems, refrigerators and others have declined sharply in the past few years. Meanwhile, constant upgrades are increasing the volume of discarded mobile phones,...
WILTSHIRE, United Kingdom, Sept. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- "We are delighted that Mike has chosen to move his consulting practice to ENVIRON," said Aidan Turnbull, Head of WEEE, RoHS and Ecodesign at ENVIRON. "With rapidly expanding regulatory activity throughout the Americas, as well as ever-increasing customer requirements, we have successfully brought on board a well-known and internationally respected veteran in environmental regulations and standards, as well as deepened our...
