Report on Electronics Recycling Legislation Released

Research and Markets, based in Dublin, has announced the addition of Electronics Recycling: What to Expect from Global Mandates - 2005 Edition to its product offering.

The updated 200-page report summarizes regulatory developments in
electronics takeback around the world. Coverage includes 23 countries in
Europe and Asia, including new details from South Korea and China.

The European Directives (WEEE and RoHS) are explained in plain
English, with details on who is affected and which items have toxic materials
restrictions. The report includes collection organization information, fee
structures and electronics recovery rates when available. The report also provides English-speaking contacts for most countries.

The report includes background and analysis of the current regulatory climate for electronics stewardship in the United States as well. It provides and summaries of state electronics "takeback" and related restrictive bills, as well as the results of major pilot collection programs at the local level.

The report features the results of Research and Markets exclusive 50-state survey on the status of regulations that reduce barriers to electronics recycling in U.S. states (including an updated table listing newest Universal waste regs)and the 2004 survey that provides state recycling managers' opinions on the issues. 

Other sections cover design for environment issues, plastics recycling,
labelling, plus coverage of the implementation of the Restrictions of
Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHs). The international section covers 18
European countries and five Asian countries, including electronics fees for
2004-5, explanations of current laws versus implementation of the WEEE/RoHS directives, and updated details for dealing with regions such as S. Korea and Taiwan.

For more information visit
http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c13758.