Latest Electronic and electrical waste recycling News
What-Goes-Where Tool for Residents Now Available to Waste Management Agencies
Toronto, Canada – Waste Nothing’s what-goes-where tool for residents is now being made available to local governments and other waste management agencies. By making information about proper disposal widely and easily accessible, agencies can improve customer service while better serving the environment. Waste management agencies maintain excellent resources on the correct procedures for trash, recyclables, electronic and household hazardous wa... [more]
HENDRIX/KERITE CABLE OFFERS 34.5 kV TRXLP INSULATED UNDERGROUND CABLE WITH FLEXIBLE DELIVERY SCHEDULES
34.5 kV Cable is Ideal for Wind Power Applications Milford, NH- Hendrix/Kerite Cable (Marmon Utility, LLC.), a premier provider of high-quality underground power distribution products, announces its offering of 34.5 kV TRXLP-insulated medium voltage cable for applications in the wind power industry. Hendrix manufactures all cable in the USA, which is made and tested to ICEA/AEIC Standards and is dry-cure, triple-extruded. The 34.5 kV cable... [more]
Climate Change Minister encourages skills for the Green Deal and launches The Green Deal Skills Alliance
Climate Change Minister Greg Barker recently launched a partnership to ensure the UK has the right skills to implement the Green Deal, the government’s flagship policy to improve the energy efficiency of buildings. The Green Deal aims to enable private firms to offer consumers energy improvements to their homes, communities and businesses at no upfront cost and to recoup payments as a charge in instalments on the energy bill. The Green Deal... [more]
Optimistic outlook for UNTHA UK in 2012
Industry experts at shredding technology leader UNTHA UK have predicted strong performance for 2012, not just for the company but for the entire recycling and waste management sector. Here, UNTHA UK managing director Chris Oldfield shared his forecasts for the year ahead, and explained what he’s got in store for one of the industry’s freshest brands. “2011 was the year that more and more organisations really started taking their approach to... [more]
Eco-innovators UK recycling businesses will receive dedicated funds
Following the launch of the new Eco-innovation Action Plan (EcoAP) by the EU, there are subsidies, training and funding available to businesses driving products, techniques, services or processes which are environmentally sound ? i.e. they aim at the prevention or reduction of environmental impacts or contribute to the optimal use of resources. Eco-innovators are expected to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, to use resources such as water ... [more]
Other Electronic and electrical waste recycling news and reviews
Free household E-Waste collection event set for May 19 in Newtown Township
NEWTOWN TOWNSHIP - Newtown Township is teaming up with Leck Waste Services and ECOvanta to host a free household electronic waste (e-waste) recycling collection event on Saturday, May 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Newtown Township Building, 100 Municipal Drive.
Do you throw away £800 worth of electrical kit a year?
A new e-waste recycling scheme has estimated that the average British household throws away a staggering £800 worth of recyclable electrical appliances every year.
Mercury recycling could save lives
Mercury is a toxic heavy metal still used in masses of everyday products. Disposing of it, experts say, requires advanced technology - and it could save children's lives in develeoping countries.
Recycling session in Taverham proves popular - even with dogs
A Norfolk council’s latest attempt to get rid of unwanted domestic electrical equipment proved popular - even with pets, as you can see from this picture.
EnvironCom clinches Travis Perkins WEEE deal
Travis Perkins Group has appointed EnvironCom to manage its waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) recovery operations.
Saving the planet, 1 microwave at a time
( University of Manchester ) The vast majority of the millions of microwave ovens thrown away every year could be easily fixed and reused, according to University of Manchester research.
Saving the planet, one microwave at a time
Making simple repairs could save the UK could save millions of pounds by replacing fuses or plugs rather than throwing away perfectly reusable microwaves with brand new ones.
Essex Chronicle published Anglia Ruskin University Drive for computer recycling is a...
MORE than 17 tonnes of computer screens, keyboards, mouse devices and printers were dropped off at Anglia Ruskin University as...
Essex Chronicle published Drive for computer recycling is a huge success
MORE than 17 tonnes of computer screens, keyboards, mouse devices and printers were dropped off at Anglia Ruskin University as...
Covanta Energy Facilities Recycle Used Rechargeable Batteries and Cell Phones in Honor of Earth Day
MORRISTOWN, NJ-- - In celebration of the 42nd anniversary of Earth Day, Covanta Energy, the nation's largest operator of the energy-from-waste facilities, is collecting used rechargeable batteries and ...
