Feb 06 2011
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WEEE has been in force since early 2003. The Directive has resulted in collection of 65% of the electrical and electronic equipment placed on the market. However, the intention to demonstrate that this collected equipment is properly disposed by responsible recycling and waste management has failed. More than half of the collected waste may still be “leaking out” to substandard treatment, or even illegal exports.
European Parliament Backs Tough Electronic Waste Recycling Targets : TreeHugger
