The European Recycling Platform set up by Braun, Electrolux, Hewlett Packard and Sony has announced the next step in its development. The four companies are undertaking business planning to operate a pan-European compliance scheme for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
During the research phase, a recycling experts from the four companies has been in contact with some of Europe's leading recycling firms, as well as undertaking numerous market surveys and extensive benchmarking of the recycling schemes that already exist in the EU.
The ERP is in discussion with other producers of electrical and electronic goods about joining. The ERP also continues to cooperate with other companies on the implementation of the WEEE Directive into national law.
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