by stefanie | Jun 8, 2022 | World Focus
The Council and the European Parliament have reached a provisional political agreement on the proposal for a directive introducing a common charger. The aim of the directive is to introduce a common charging port for a whole range of electronic devices. Having a...
by stefanie | May 27, 2022 | World Focus
A new study by computer refurbishment specialists, EuroPC, has revealed that over four in five (82%) UK adults who live in a household with at least five tech devices feel unsure about the best way to recycle their undesired electronics. As part of www.europc.co.uk’s...
by stefanie | Apr 29, 2019 | Around the Industry
Outcome reports compiled by Oregon-based Green Electronics Council (GEC) for 2018 have revealed some electronics manufacturers were still slipping up when it comes to EPEAT compliance. As Resource Recycling reports, GEC is responsible for overseeing the EPEAT program...
by stefanie | Feb 1, 2019 | Around the Industry
In recent months, the Right to Repair has been featuring in news headlines and seems to be gaining ground, as 18 US States institute the act and the EU has revealed plans to implement such legislation in 2020. As the Saudi Gazette reports, “a growing global movement...
by stefanie | May 25, 2018 | Around the Industry
The Parliament has revealed its desire to update eco-design rules to help “make products easier to recycle and repair”, thereby increasing sustainability. As the Parliament revealed, “80 percent of environmental pollution and 90 percent of manufacturing costs...
