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Going stateside - WEEE directive sends shock waves across the pond

By: Series: Wastes Management ; April 2004, 18-19(2)Publication details: 2004Subject(s): Summary: Briefly examines the differences between UK and US reactions to the disposal of electronic goods as the UK implementation of the EU directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) (Directive 02/96/EC) comes into force. Also considers what can be learnt from both sides of the Atlantic.

Briefly examines the differences between UK and US reactions to the disposal of electronic goods as the UK implementation of the EU directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) (Directive 02/96/EC) comes into force. Also considers what can be learnt from both sides of the Atlantic.