Presentation on the introduction of the WEEE regulation: case of Kazakhstan Republic
Presentation on the required steps to introduce the WEEE legislation in the emerging markets (case of Kazakhstan).
Read MoreWEEE management in Austria
Presentation on the WEEE management in Austria: legal and operational aspects.
Read MoreReport on international legislation and practical experiences in the treatment of hazardous substances in WEEE including mercury containing thermometers
Electrical and electronic products contain precious substances, but also many hazardous components to ensure functionality. It must be secured that these substances be phased out as soon as technical replacement with harmless materials is possible. Recovery and recycling of Waste from EEE (WEEE) has to be encouraged to recover precious…
Read MoreIntegrated waste management in the modern cities
Presentation on the integrated waste management in the cities and urban mining.
Read MoreExtended Producer Responsibility(EPR) applied to E-Waste and Beyond
Presentation on EPR application in Austria.
Read MoreTHE ROLE OF EXTENDED PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY IN STRATEGIC WASTE MANAGEMENT
Without any countermeasures the volume of waste grows parallel to or even faster than our wealth, measured in Gross Domestic Product. It is evident that in such a scenario even the most advanced waste management technologies will not be sufficient to ensure sustainable growth and development for our civilization. It…
Read MoreEU Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC)
DIRECTIVE 2011/65/EU OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 8 June 2011 on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (recast)
Read MoreVideos concerning good and bad practices in e-waste handling
Infocycle video: heat exchange equipment Infocycle video: Screens and monitors Infocycle video: Lamps Infocycle video: Small and large appliances Infocycle video: Materials and components concerning special treatment Infocycle video: handling, collection, storage
Read MoreManaging health & safety risks related to the manual handling of E-waste
A presentation by Margaret Bates from the University of Northampton describes potential hazards related to manual handling of the E-waste and gives a step-wise guide, how workers can protect themselves. The hazards are falling objects or projectiles, sharp objects, slips, trips & falls and sprains and strains while lifting objects. Read about…
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