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Waste from electrical and electronic equipment: Producer responsibility: A review of initiatives in the EC

Author
Welker A.M., Geradin D., Brothers C.
Journal/Series
European Environmental Law Review | Vol. 5(12); 341 - 343; 3 p.
Date
1996
Source
IUCN (ID: ANA-059617)
Publisher | Place of publication
Graham & Trotman /Martinus Nijhoff | London, UK
Language
English
Country/Territory
European Union, Austria, France, Finland, Denmark
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Waste management
Abstract

Failure of the EU Priority Waste Streams Programme on wastee from electrical and electronic equipment: The German draft ordinance on the disposal of information technology equipment; the Dutch draft ordinance; the proposed Swedish Act concerning Recycling and Producer Responsibility with respect to end-of-life electrical and and electronic equipment; preparatory steps with a view to legislative proposals in Austria, France, Finland and Denmark; the position in the remaining EU Member States; conclusion that the EU should take a lead with a view to harmonising future requirements