Electronic and electrical waste recycling news articles 
WRAP highlights waste electrical and electronic equipment could generate £millions
Almost a quarter of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) thrown out each year by consumers could be reused, generating more than £220 million in the process, according to new research released today by WRAP. The study looked at the potential reuse value for items disposed of by consumers at household waste recycling centres and via local authority-run bulky waste collections. It concludes that there’s potential to create high resal... [more]
( 1/2 ) 12 Simple steps for going green in 2012
As we head into 2012, many of us will be resolving to lose those few extra pounds, save more money, or spend a few more hours with our families and friends. But there are also some resolutions we can make to make our lives a little greener. Each of us, especially in the United States, can make a commitment to reducing our environmental impacts. "The global community, and particularly people living in industrialized societies, have put unsustai... [more]
( 2/2 ) 12 Simple Steps for Going Green in 2012
As we ring in the new year, here are twelve steps that we can all take to reduce our impact on the environment (8) Get out and ride We all know that carpooling and using public transportation helps cut down on greenhouse gas emissions, as well as our gas bills. Now, cities across the country are investing in new mobility options that provide exercise and offer an alternative to being cramped in subways or buses. Chicago, Denver, Minneapolis, ... [more]
Carbon free energy system presented at Energy Roadmap 2050
In March 2011, the European Commission published the overall decarbonisation roadmap covering the whole economy. All sectors, power generation, transport, residential, industry and agriculture, were analysed. The Commission has also been preparing sectoral roadmaps, among which the Energy Roadmap 2050 is the last one, focusing on the whole energy sector. In order to cut emissions by over 80% by 2050, Europe's energy production will have to be... [more]
High-density housing is not an insurmountable barrier to Londoners recycling more of their waste
The presence of lots of flats and estates is a specific challenge to improving recycling performance, typically because of a lack of space for storage and difficulty transporting materials to collection points. 'Waste not, want not', a new report by the London Assembly’s Environment Committee, says that, while high-density housing does affect recycling performance, it does not necessarily prevent a borough from being able to recycle more waste... [more]
Other Electronic and electrical waste recycling news and reviews
Global Earth Day diverts 225 tonnes of e-waste from landfill
Local communities from nine countries, spanning five continents, joined Sims Recycling Solutions to celebrate Earth Day, by taking part in the world’s first ever international e-waste collection event.(PRWEB) May 20, 2012 Joining the one billion people around the globe already taking part in various Earth Day activities, over 2000 people participated. ...
Do you throw away £800 worth of electrical kit a year?
A new e-waste recycling scheme has estimated that the average British household throws away a staggering £800 worth of recyclable electrical appliances every year.
Free household E-Waste collection event set for May 19 in Newtown Township
NEWTOWN TOWNSHIP - Newtown Township is teaming up with Leck Waste Services and ECOvanta to host a free household electronic waste (e-waste) recycling collection event on Saturday, May 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Newtown Township Building, 100 Municipal Drive.
The final countdown to digital switchover sees plenty of work
OLD ANALOG televisions will soon be kicked to the curb in Dubbo as the digital switchover approaches on June 5.
EnvironCom clinches Travis Perkins WEEE deal
Travis Perkins Group has appointed EnvironCom to manage its waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) recovery operations.
Recycling session in Taverham proves popular - even with dogs
A Norfolk council’s latest attempt to get rid of unwanted domestic electrical equipment proved popular - even with pets, as you can see from this picture.
Mercury recycling could save lives
Mercury is a toxic heavy metal still used in masses of everyday products. Disposing of it, experts say, requires advanced technology - and it could save children's lives in develeoping countries.
Old as New: Fixing E-Waste Instead of Scrapping It
A scrappy British electronics recycler finds profitability by repairing broken gadgets and appliances—and then reselling them
Saving the planet, 1 microwave at a time
( University of Manchester ) The vast majority of the millions of microwave ovens thrown away every year could be easily fixed and reused, according to University of Manchester research.
Essex Chronicle published Drive for computer recycling is a huge success
MORE than 17 tonnes of computer screens, keyboards, mouse devices and printers were dropped off at Anglia Ruskin University as...
