NEWS
Cutting down on e-waste
MEPs want better collection and treatment of the growing volumes of discarded fridges, phones and computers in the European Union. New collection targets should be based on actual waste generated, they insist.
The Environment Committee voted at first reading on Tuesday on a proposed update to legislation on waste electronic and electrical equipment (WEEE). The report by Karl-Heinz Florenz (EPP, DE) was adopted with 54 votes in favour, 1 against and 3 abstentions.
For more information please visit the European Parliament website. The draft report is also available here.