INFORM E Waste Legistlation Feed

Nation’s recyclers turning trash into almost pure gold

informnews — 2009-09-08T14:05:18Z

Short article on how one Taiwan company has turned their recycling company into a lucrative and environmentally friendly business

Sifting through the mounting problem of e-waste

informnews — 2009-08-03T14:39:06Z

An interesting piece on two sides of the electronic waste problem facing the third world

Apple Receives Middling Marks In GreenPeace Green Computing Survey ...

informnews — 2009-07-06T17:02:16Z

Contrary to new adverts on Apple's "greener" products, the company falls short on environmental influence of new products

Some See E-Waste Crisis Trailing Switch to Digital TV

informnews — 2009-06-17T20:12:33Z

Law would require trash to be recycled by companies

informnews — 2009-05-20T17:46:54Z

Four pieces of legislation aimed at forcing manufacturers to take back and recycle after use by the consumer any products that contain ingredients harmful to humans or the environment

Rhodes Island's Environmental Scorecard for 2007 and 2008

informnews — 2008-10-14T16:15:32Z

The report rates the Assembly’s actions on a host of measures iincluding electronic waste and toxic chemicals.

New EU directive pushes toward replaceable iPhone batteries

informnews — 2008-10-07T20:00:11Z

The European Union is preparing new directives that could have an impact on Apple's future products, including "the New Batteries Directive," which proposes to mandate that batteries in electronic appliances be "readily removed" for replacement or disposal.

Illinois governor signs landmark recycling and reuse e-waste law

informnews — 2008-09-18T14:36:44Z

One of the most comprehensive pieces of electronics collection and recycling legislation in the nation is signed in Illinois.

Mayor Bloomberg Signs Legislation Establishing E-WASTE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL PROGRAM

informnews — 2008-04-08T19:53:12Z

"The first of four bills before me today is Introductory Number 728. This bill establishes an electronics collection, handling and disposal program for New York City's electronic waste.

Engineering a Tough Switch: Getting New Yorkers to Recycle Electronics - New York Times

informnews — 2008-03-19T14:27:37Z

NYC Council to appease mayor and recall bill on electronics waste

informnews — 2008-03-12T18:50:40Z

The City Council is expected to recall a bill requiring electronics manufacturers to recycle their products

Managing Electronic Waste

informnews — 2008-03-04T20:00:44Z

An Analysis of State E-Waste Legislation

City Council Approves a Bill Requiring Residents to Recycle Electronics

informnews — 2008-02-15T21:10:50Z

New York City is a step closer to adopting one of the toughest electronics recycling laws in the nation.

Panasonic, Sharp, and Toshiba launch tech recycling company

informnews — 2008-01-25T21:00:51Z

Minnesota enacted a law making TV vendors responsible for their brands' discarded electronics.

New E-waste legislation in New Jersey

informnews — 2008-01-25T16:28:17Z

The Electronic Waste Recycling Act became law this week in New Jersey.