WEEE

Resources and Waste Strategy outlines government’s circular ambitions
Resources and Waste Strategy outlines government’s circular ambitions

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, released by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) this morning (18 December).

European Commission waters down WEEE repair proposals
European Commission waters down WEEE repair proposals

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

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.
New model needed to set ‘robust and realistic’ WEEE targets, says white paper
New model needed to set ‘robust and realistic’ WEEE targets, says white paper
By
Rob Cole
| 1 October 2018 |
Socio-economic factors and changes in product design should be considered when setting new WEEE collection targets, according to a new white paper commissioned by REPIC.
WEEE: A burning issue
WEEE: A burning issue
By
Justin Greenaway
| 18 September 2018 |
Justin Greenaway, Commercial Manager at SWEEEP Kuusakoski, discusses the future of WEEE recycling in the UK.
Car battery recycling: Staying in charge
Car battery recycling: Staying in charge
By
Giles Kirkland
| 14 September 2018 |
Giles Kirkland examines what the changing automotive industry means for car battery recycling in the UK.
Recolight passes 300m lamp recycling landmark
Recolight passes 300m lamp recycling landmark
By
Rob Cole
| 4 September 2018 |
Lighting waste compliance scheme Recolight has funded the recycling of 300 million lamps since 2007 and is about to extend its compliance services to more waste electricals.
EA investigates companies for shipping 1,000 tonnes of illegal waste to Poland
By
Gethin Roberts
| 15 August 2018 |
45 containers of waste are being sent back to the UK after being intercepted by officials, while three firms are under criminal investigation amid reports of involvement with the ‘trash mafia’.
Bike-share companies accused of creating e-waste mountains
Bike-share companies accused of creating e-waste mountains
By
Kate Dickinson
| 10 August 2018 |
The Basel Action Network has called for app-based bike hire companies to ensure they have proper recycling policies in place after bikes were found dumped in China and the USA.
Three in four people confused about how to reduce impact of plastic
By
Gethin Roberts
| 1 August 2018 |
North London Waste Authority encourages people to ‘Wise Up To Waste’ and switch to reusable bottles, as new research shows that two-thirds of people say that they now possess one.
Resource Association’s awards celebrate recycling achievements
By
Gethin Roberts
| 18 July 2018 |
The Quality Recognition Award winners were announced at the association’s Annual Lecture in London. 
China and EU sign memorandum of understanding on circular economy
By
Gethin Roberts
| 17 July 2018 |
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
By
Rob Cole
| 6 July 2018 |
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.