Legislation aimed at the mandated recycling or disposal of electronic scrap is the topic of a new report from Raymond Communications Inc., College Park, Md. The report, “Electronics Recycling: What to Expect from Global Mandates,” summarizes legislation passed or discussed globally and in the U.S.
According to the report, nearly 30 countries may have electronics take-back laws on the books within the next five years. In the U.S., electronics manufacturers are trying to work with environmentalists, municipal officials and the solid waste and recycling industries to develop a recycling and disposal system for electronic appliances.
The report contains details of laws and initiatives in 16 nations in Europe and Asia, as well as a summary of legislation in Latin America.
Also part of the report are nearly 30 case histories of how different electronics firms are addressing the issues of product take-back, recycling, and designing for the environment.
For those more interested in the U.S. market, the report includes exclusive state surveys on electronics recycling regulations and the electronics recycling infrastructure in various states. Results of pilot studies conducted in different states and by different manufacturers are also included.
For more information or to order the report, Raymond Communications can be contacted through its Web site, www.raymond.com.