Electronic and electrical waste recycling news articles 
Repic finances the collection and recycling of over 1 million tonnes of WEEE
Repic, the not-for-profit company established by leading companies in the electrical and electronics industry to meet their producer obligations under the WEEE Directive - has announced that it is currently on track to finance the collection and recycling of over 1.1 million tonnes of WEEE by the end of the year and has already passed the 1 million tonne mark. Dr Philip Morton, CEO of Repic, comments: “Our local authority, waste company and r... [more]
Repic's website provides in-depth information about responsible recycling
Repic has launched a brand new interactive website, redesigned to provide industry professionals with all the information they need on responsible recycling. This latest move enhances the support services that the largest Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Producer Compliance Scheme (PCS) in the UK offers to collectors of WEEE, and brings together in one place details about all of the compliance solutions that Repic can offer, i... [more]
If Government is serious about achieving a zero waste economy we need to focus on quality and quantity of recycled materials
The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) produced its State of the Nation: Waste report in January. ICE has now welcomed the Government’s waste policy review but called for a move out of the rhetoric and into action. Chair of ICE’s Waste and Resources Management Panel Phil Butler said: “Government’s commitment to a resource efficient economy that will unlock the true value of our waste is to be commended; however it is crucial that we now see ... [more]
UK Government needs to raise awareness of recycling targets
A recent survey by Riverside Waste Machinery has revealed that only 29.6% of respondents feel the Government is taking enough action to raise awareness about the UK’s waste and recycling targets. Riverside managing director Chris Oldfield was keen to understand what the viewpoint was amongst general members of the public. When analysing the results from the 1955 individuals polled, he feels this demonstrates that education remains a crucial is... [more]
New Dry Separation - De Dusting Technology for Aggregates waste streams previously not attractive for recycling
Cyclotec Ltd, a Finnish technology firm, has introduced a new Dry Separation / De Dusting technology for aggregates waste streams which were previously not attractive for recycling. Due to waste fines contamination, most of the fraction smaller than 5-6 mm is not used. Dry screening at 5-6 mm and smaller fractions is not efficient (extensive wear & screens "blinding"). If wet de dusting methods are applied, waste fines even less attractive f... [more]
Other Electronic and electrical waste recycling news and reviews
Do you throw away £800 worth of electrical kit a year?
A new e-waste recycling scheme has estimated that the average British household throws away a staggering £800 worth of recyclable electrical appliances every year.
Free household E-Waste collection event set for May 19 in Newtown Township
NEWTOWN TOWNSHIP - Newtown Township is teaming up with Leck Waste Services and ECOvanta to host a free household electronic waste (e-waste) recycling collection event on Saturday, May 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Newtown Township Building, 100 Municipal Drive.
Global Earth Day diverts 225 tonnes of e-waste from landfill
Local communities from nine countries, spanning five continents, joined Sims Recycling Solutions to celebrate Earth Day, by taking part in the world’s first ever international e-waste collection event.(PRWEB) May 20, 2012 Joining the one billion people around the globe already taking part in various Earth Day activities, over 2000 people participated. ...
EnvironCom clinches Travis Perkins WEEE deal
Travis Perkins Group has appointed EnvironCom to manage its waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) recovery operations.
The final countdown to digital switchover sees plenty of work
OLD ANALOG televisions will soon be kicked to the curb in Dubbo as the digital switchover approaches on June 5.
Recycling session in Taverham proves popular - even with dogs
A Norfolk council’s latest attempt to get rid of unwanted domestic electrical equipment proved popular - even with pets, as you can see from this picture.
Mercury recycling could save lives
Mercury is a toxic heavy metal still used in masses of everyday products. Disposing of it, experts say, requires advanced technology - and it could save children's lives in develeoping countries.
Essex Chronicle published Drive for computer recycling is a huge success
MORE than 17 tonnes of computer screens, keyboards, mouse devices and printers were dropped off at Anglia Ruskin University as...
Essex Chronicle published Anglia Ruskin University Drive for computer recycling is a...
MORE than 17 tonnes of computer screens, keyboards, mouse devices and printers were dropped off at Anglia Ruskin University as...
Saving the planet, 1 microwave at a time
( University of Manchester ) The vast majority of the millions of microwave ovens thrown away every year could be easily fixed and reused, according to University of Manchester research.
