EU beefs up electronic waste recycling

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EU beefs up electronic waste recycling

But Computer Aid warns EU decision on WEEE directive ignores environmental benefits of refurbishing ‘e-waste’The European Parliament has been criticised for waving through revised rules on the disposal of electronic equipment without including any provision to promote the reuse of old equipment. As a result of last week’s vote, member states will have to increase their collection of e-waste beyond the current flat-rate target of 4kg per person per year, so that by 2016 they will instead have to collect 45 tonnes for every 100 tonnes of electronic goods put on sale three years previously.