Circuit boards that are almost entirely biodegradable have been developed by researchers at the University of Glasgow, electroplating circuitry onto compostable substrates – including chocolate. Instead of conventional circuit boards that are sent to landfill, adding to the problem of electronic waste, the team has developed a method to print zinc-based electronic circuits on environmentally-friendly surfaces such as paper and ...
A study published by the European Commission recommends the creation of a dedicated European body to oversee the implementation and enforcement of European Union waste law. This forms part of a series of steps being taken by the EC to improve waste management and ensure it meets the requirements set by EU legislation to protect human health and the environment.
The WEEE directive requires 10 categories of electrical equipment to be collected, treated, recycled and disposed of when it reaches end of life. The directive sets targets for the percentages of materials that must be recovered and includes a list (in Annex II) of parts that have to be removed and then recycled separately. The Directive also includes a requirement ...
Europe now finds itself in the centre of the contentious issue of so called "backyard recycling".
Norwegian company TOMRA are rolling out their Automated Recycling Centres (ARCs) around the world.
