WEEE

Resource Association’s awards celebrate recycling achievements

The recipients of the Resource Association’s annual Quality Recognition Awards were announced during the association’s summer lecture, held at the National Liberal Club in London on 16 July.


The awards celebrate high quality recycling delivered to reprocessors, highlighting innovation and achievement in the recycling supply chain.

China and EU sign memorandum of understanding on circular economy

The world’s two largest economies transitioning to circular economy practices could accelerate the adoption of these practices on a global scale.

OECD report urges governments to crack down on WEEE free-riding
OECD report urges governments to crack down on WEEE free-riding

A new report from the OECD has urged governments to get serious about the issues of free-riding by online retailers of electronics who don’t adhere to waste compliance obligations.

Thailand halts plastic and e-waste imports
Thailand halts plastic and e-waste imports
By
Kate Dickinson
| 3 July 2018 |
In the wake of China’s import bans it has been reported that Thailand is becoming a ‘dumping ground’ for electronic waste – and the country is beginning to fight back against the influx. 
WEEE compliance fees total £8m after low collections in 2017
WEEE compliance fees total £8m after low collections in 2017
By
Kate Dickinson
| 8 June 2018 |
An £8-million fund for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) has been raised through the use of the WEEE compliance fee system in 2017. 
Compliance schemes support amendments to WEEE Regulations
Compliance schemes support amendments to WEEE Regulations
By
Kate Dickinson
| 23 May 2018 |
UK compliance schemes for waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) have welcomed the government’s response to its consultation on proposed amendments to the UK WEEE Regulations 2013, with actions to be taken forward including a more equitable sharing of the costs of WEEE collection.
Ion the prize
Ion the prize
By
Will Simpson
| 16 May 2018 |
Lithium battery use is on the rise, thanks to the ubiquity of mobile phones and laptops, but does the UK have the capacity to deal with these power sources once they reach end of life? 
Urban mining for WEEE
Urban mining for WEEE
By
Sarah Downes
| 15 May 2018 |
Sarah Downes, External Affairs Manager at REPIC and ProSUM project leader, gives the latest WEEE update.
AO recycling plant to process a fifth of UK fridges
AO recycling plant to process a fifth of UK fridges
By
Kate Dickinson
| 2 May 2018 |
Europe’s biggest white goods recycling plant has officially opened in Shropshire, capable of processing over 700,000 fridges every year.
Recolight CEO elected Vice-Chairman of European light recycling organisation
Recolight CEO elected Vice-Chairman of European light recycling organisation
By
Rob Cole
| 30 April 2018 |
Nigel Harvey, CEO of lighting recycling compliance scheme Recolight, has been appointed Vice-Chairman of EucoLight, the European association of lamp and lighting collection and recycling organisations.
Recolight welcomes revised WEEE collection targets for lighting
By
Rob Cole
| 29 April 2018 |
Waste electronic and electrical equipment (WEEE) compliance scheme for the lighting industry Recolight has welcomed Defra’s higher national target for waste lamp recycling in 2018.
Applications open for 2018 Green Alley Award
By
Rob Cole
| 23 April 2018 |
The European award for circular economy startups and innovators has launched a call for applications for this year’s competition ahead of October’s Berlin final.
European Parliament votes through Circular Economy Package
By
Rob Cole
| 18 April 2018 |
One of the final hurdles in ratifying new European circular economy legislation has been cleared as the European Parliament votes through the Circular Economy Package, fixing a 65 per cent recycling target for 2035. 
New EA charging regime to start in April
New EA charging regime to start in April
By
Rob Cole
| 22 March 2018 |
Changes to the Environment Agency’s charging and permits regime will come into force on 1 April despite industry concerns that this is too soon for businesses to prepare.
WEEE reprocessors criticise Defra over lower collection targets
WEEE reprocessors criticise Defra over lower collection targets
By
Kate Dickinson
| 16 March 2018 |
Defra’s proposed collection target for WEEE in 2018 is  lower than the missed 2017 target, triggering dismay from the industry.
Liverpool charity receives government funding for WEEE reuse
Liverpool charity receives government funding for WEEE reuse
By
Kate Dickinson
| 12 March 2018 |
Liverpool charity CREATE UK has received £25,000 of government funding to recycle and reuse discarded white goods.
WEEE collections fall short of 2017 targets
WEEE collections fall short of 2017 targets
By
Rob Cole
| 5 March 2018 |
Collection targets for waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) for 2017 have been missed, according to the latest statistics from the Environment Agency (EA).
UK lamp recycling increases despite fewer lamps collected
UK lamp recycling increases despite fewer lamps collected
By
Rob Cole
| 2 March 2018 |
The UK’s annual lamp recycling rate for 2017 has increased to 48.5 per cent, up from 47.5 per cent in 2016, according to data released by the Environment Agency yesterday (1 March).
European industry launches new online WEEE information platform
European industry launches new online WEEE information platform
By
Rob Cole
| 1 March 2018 |
A new online platform aimed at making the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) easier has been launched by European industry bodies yesterday (28 February).
ERP welcomes responsibility focus on WEEE as it passes the 3m-tonne milestone
ERP welcomes responsibility focus on WEEE as it passes 3m-tonne milestone
By
Edward Perchard
| 22 February 2018 |
More than three million tonnes of waste electrical and electronic equipment have now been collected and treated across Europe by the European Recycling Platform since its foundation in 2002.
White goods recycling: Coming in from the cold
White goods recycling: Coming in from the cold
By
Anthony Sant
| 20 February 2018 |
Anthony Sant, Sales & Marketing Director at AO Recycling, gives an update on the recycling of white goods.
Hot 100 2018: Who are the leaders of the pack?
Hot 100 2018: Who is leading the pack?
By Resource |
6 February 2018 |
Our annual power list of movers and shakers in the waste and resources industry attracted a record number of votes this year. Here, you’ll find the winners from 100 to one, each accompanied by a voter’s glowing review. Read on to discover who has played their cards right and proved to be our Top Trump for 2018  
EU ‘urban mining’ data platform launched to track critical raw materials
EU ‘urban mining’ data platform launched to track critical raw materials
By
Sid Hayns-Worthington
| 18 January 2018 |
A new online platform will allow those in the recycling industry to track the flow of precious metals and critical raw materials across the EU.