WEEE recovery

Recycling and waste management of electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE)

WEEE Forum reaches landmark of 50 members as it works to improve e-waste management

WEEE Forum, the international association of Producer Responsibility Organisations, which recently celebrated its 20th aniversary continues to expand its membership across the world and has recently...

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International E-waste Day 2022: Recycle it all, no matter how small!

Don’t miss: e-waste experts are available for advance interviews. They will also take part in a news videoconference Thursday, 13 October, 2022, 10 AM US EDT / 3 PM UK Summer Time / 4 PM CEST To join:...

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International E-Waste Day to focus on small electronic items

This year, the main focus of International E-Waste Day (#ewasteday) taking place on 14 October, will be those small electrical devices that we no longer use but keep in drawers and cupboards or often...

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International E-Waste Day to focus on small electronic items

This year, the main focus of International E-Waste Day (#ewasteday) taking place on 14 October, will be those small electrical devices that we no longer use but keep in drawers and cupboards or often...

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FutuRaM project to contribute to securing Europe’s supply of important raw materials

The Future Availability of Secondary Raw Materials (FutuRaM) project commenced on 1 June 2022 and will play a key role in ensuring a secure supply of secondary and critical raw materials from within...

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WEEE Forum expands in three continents to tackle the global e-waste challenge

The WEEE Forum, which represents e-waste Producer Responsibility Organisations throughout the world, is continuing to grow its global membership with the recent addition of new members from Colombia,...

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Issue 01/2021 Reserves of raw materials

Improving the recovery of recyclables from WEEE at primary treatment facilities

The scarcity of resources and the concept of sustainability are central issues for the economic and social development of industrial nations. Germany possesses extensive reserves of raw materials in...

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Germany’s households are guilty of producing THIS much e-waste

Christmas is right around the corner and Germans across the country have already begun shopping for their loved ones. One of the most popular Christmas ‘gifts’ will be electronic products, but as...

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Leading players seek overhaul of e-waste policy approach

A leading group of stakeholders in the e-waste sector is calling on the EU to fundamentally change its policy on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). The WEEE Forum, a prominent...

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GEM donates protection masks through URT

The long-standing business relationship between URT Umwelt- und Recyclingtechnik GmbH and GEM High-tech Co., Limited from China developed into a friendship some years ago. The two managing directors...

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