The UK Government could require online retailers and marketplaces to collect old electronics from consumers to ensure there is an equal obligation to collect e-waste as physical retailers.
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EU screens websites for ‘greenwashing’
The European Commission and national consumer authorities released the results of a screening of websites (“sweep”), an exercise carried out each year to identify breaches of EU consumer law in online markets.
China’s printing equipment shipments hit a record high
IDC’s latest “Quarterly Tracking Report on China’s Hardcopy Peripheral Market (Q4 2020)” shows that in the fourth quarter of 2020, China’s hardcopy peripherals market shipped 5.463 million units, an increase of 13.2% year-on-year.
UKCRA has serious concerns regarding the Industry Voluntary Agreement
UKCRA says that voluntary measures for the industry have proved to be a disincentive to remanufacturing and that mandatory regulation would be applicable to all market players.
Study shows job creation potential through zero waste policy
A study published by GAIA suggests that zero waste systems create local jobs, more skilled jobs, and higher wages, bringing job stability.
Tech shortfalls erode company culture in mid-size businesses
Sub-standard technology experiences during the pandemic have worn down company culture in mid-size businesses, according to new research commissioned by Ricoh Europe.
