WEEE

Valpak wins Shropshire Council WEEE collections contract
Valpak wins Shropshire Council WEEE collections contract

Compliance scheme Valpak has won Shropshire Council’s tender for the collection and treatment of household waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).


Valpak, which was recently acquired by waste management company Reconomy, was awarded the two-year contract – with the option of two additional years – in February and will now manage all household WEEE sourced from Shropshire’s designated... More

Robbie Staniforth
WEEE: The only constant is change

Robbie Staniforth, Head of Policy at compliance scheme Ecosurety, looks at the changing factors affecting WEEE collection targets.

Liverpool charities promote reuse and recycling

Reuse and recycling charities in Liverpool are boosting their communities with projects to keep electricals, textiles and other waste out of landfill.

WEEE collection figures for 2018 fall short of target once again
WEEE collection figures for 2018 fall short of target once again
By
Rob Cole
| 1 March 2019 |
The latest figures from the Environment Agency reveal that across the 2018 calendar year 492,532 tonnes of household WEEE were collected by producer compliance schemes, falling almost 45,000 tonnes short of the 2018 target.
Waste criminal ordered to pay £1.3m for WEEE recycling fraud
Waste criminal ordered to pay £1.3m for WEEE recycling fraud
By
Rob Cole
| 8 February 2019 |
A convicted waste criminal has been ordered to pay £1.3 million for defrauding e-waste recycling schemes out of millions of pounds in a Proceeds of Crime hearing at Leeds Crown Court.
Nigeria invests in WEEE recycling as UN highlights value in discarded electronics
Nigeria invests in WEEE recycling as UN highlights value in discarded electronics
By
Kate Dickinson
| 1 February 2019 |
A UN report published at the World Economic Forum says 250 million tonnes of e-waste could be produced annually by 2050, unless systemic change takes place to make the production of electronics more circular.
Young people more likely to sell than recycle electronics, says REPIC
Young people more likely to sell than recycle electronics, says REPIC
By
Kate Dickinson
| 31 January 2019 |
Under 30s prefer to sell their old electronics rather than recycle them, a survey by WEEE compliance scheme REPIC has revealed, shining a light on knowledge gaps in WEEE reporting that could be affecting recycling rates.
France to force online retailers to tackle compliance free-riding
By
Rob Cole
| 27 January 2019 |
The French Government is set to introduce new rules obligating online marketplaces, such as Amazon, to ensure that the collection and recycling of waste arising from products sold through their sites is properly financed.
Stewart McGrenary
Blockchain: the future of WEEE recycling?
By
Stewart McGrenary
| 27 January 2019 |
Stewart McGrenary, founder and managing director of electronics recycling company Plunc, discusses the potential for blockchain to revolutionise how we deal with e-waste.
EU paves way for right to repair
EU paves way for right to repair
By
Rob Cole
| 18 January 2019 |
The EU will introduce legislation obliging manufacturers to make their products longer-lasting and easier to repair following ratification by European environment ministries.
Enva doubles capacity through acquisition and investment
Enva doubles capacity through acquisition and investment
By
Kate Dickinson
| 10 January 2019 |
Recycling and resource recovery business Enva has doubled its capacity through investment in its new facility, previously owned by Blue Sky Plastics.
Recycling Lives boosts turnover to £75m
Recycling Lives boosts turnover to £75m
By
Rob Cole
| 7 January 2019 |
National waste management group Recycling Lives has increased its sales for the third year running, to more than £75 million in 2017/18.
WEEE: A year of change
WEEE: A year of change
By
Nigel Harvey
| 3 January 2019 |
Nigel Harvey, Chief Executive at lighting compliance scheme Recolight, looks ahead to what 2019 has in store for the WEEE sector.
Nigeria's e-waste mountain
Nigeria's e-waste mountain
By
Valentine Iwenwanne
| 3 January 2019 |
As demand for electronic equipment in Nigeria continues to rise, what happens to it at its end of life is increasingly coming under the microscope. Valentine Iwenwanne examines the problem of e-waste disposal and the potential solutions.
What can you recycle at Christmas?
What can you recycle at Christmas?
By Resource |
20 December 2018 |
Every year we throw away millions of tonnes of wrapping paper, decorations, food and other debris left over from the Christmas festivities. If you’re struggling to know what to do with your waste, check out Resource’s short recycling guide.
It’s time to vote for your Legends of Waste in this year’s Hot 100!
It’s time to vote for your Legends of Waste in this year’s Hot 100!
By
Rob Cole
| 20 December 2018 |
Who across the waste and resources world has done enough to etch their name into the pantheon of greats as this year’s Legend of Waste? You can tell us now by voting in this year’s Hot 100.
Resources and Waste Strategy outlines government’s circular ambitions
Resources and Waste Strategy outlines government’s circular ambitions
By
Rob Cole
| 18 December 2018 |
Plans to introduce separate food waste collections to every household in England by 2023 and ensure producers pay for the costs of managing their waste packaging have been included in the long-awaited Resources and Waste Strategy.
European Commission waters down WEEE repair proposals
European Commission waters down WEEE repair proposals
By
Rob Cole
| 7 December 2018 |
The European Commission has been accused of abandoning plans to make it easier to repair popular electrical consumer products under pressure from industry lobby groups, despite public support for better repair opportunities.
Scottish lighting company develops circular LED business model
Scottish lighting company develops circular LED business model
By
Rob Cole
| 4 December 2018 |
Glasgow-based EGG Lighting has developed a new circular business model that could see businesses save on LED lighting, while reducing their carbon footprint.
Latest WEEE figures suggest UK may miss 2018 targets
Latest WEEE figures suggest UK may miss 2018 targets
By
Kate Dickinson
| 4 December 2018 |
The government has released the latest statistics on WEEE collected for recycling in the UK, which suggest the UK may once again fall short of its targets.
Plasma technology retrieves precious metals from e-waste
Plasma technology retrieves precious metals from e-waste
By
Kate Nicholson
| 27 November 2018 |
Tetronics International is aiming to address the growing issue of electronic waste by using plasma to recover precious metals from the debris. 
Viridor St Helens retains its WEEELABEX accreditation
Viridor St Helens facility retains its WEEELABEX accreditation
By
Kate Nicholson
| 7 November 2018 |
Viridor has retained WEEELABEX certification for the third year running for its cooling process at the Merseyside WEEE facility. 
Two people fixing a laptop
International Repair Day: Five organisations combating the throwaway society
By
Kate Dickinson
| 19 October 2018 |
To celebrate International Repair Day on 20 October, here are five organisations at the forefront of the repair and reuse movement, encouraging people to opt out of society’s throwaway approach to our belongings.