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WEEE takes council computers to Africa
News Brent Council in London has hit on a way to comply with the European WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) directive for the responsible disposal of computer hardware, while also helping... [21 Apr 2008]
The A to Z of green IT
News Dumping waste into landfill is a big eco-no-no, particularly for businesses since the WEEE came into play earlier this year. Instead of chucking older kit in a skip - which is now a big no-no thanks to the... [21 Nov 2007]
The greening of IT: Do it yourself
Comment There are costs associated with responsible disposal - namely compliance with the WEEE Directive - and environmental costs of manufacturing and distribution of new devices. According to Computer... [02 Nov 2007]
How recycled PCs bridge the digital divide
News With the long-awaited WEEE Directive rolling into full effect later this year - forcing all businesses to address the ways in which they dispose of electrical equipment - companies are being reminded of the option to... [12 Feb 2007]
WEEE: Here at last
News The EU Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive is expected to drive up the costs of IT and other tech hardware, as manufacturers are forced to cover the cost of recovering and recycling the items. [02 Jan 2007]
Porn and secrets thrown out with the rubbish
News The incoming WEEE Directive also stipulates that computer equipment must not simply be discarded but rather consumers, businesses and vendors must ensure there are processes in place for the responsible... [15 Sep 2005]
Charity hits back at 'destroy your PC' claims
News Dr Andrew Blyth from Glamorgan University's computer science department told silicon.com the reason behind the research was an attempt to publicise the need to do more to ensure data is destroyed before it is passed... [18 Feb 2005]
Cheat Sheet: The WEEE Directive
Cheat Sheet There is a very good chance that for all the grants, manufacturer taxes, donations and subsidies that the consumers and businesses will pay a little more for computer equipment under the WEEE Directive. [29 Oct 2004]
Charity offers free WEEE advice
News UK charity Computer Aid International has today launched a free guide for companies and individuals struggling to get to grips with the WEEE (Waste Electrical and... [26 Oct 2004]
5 years ago: UK firms warned of Y2K eco-nightmare
News The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive comes into force in August this year and means that companies can't just bin their old kit and hope for the best. If you have a PC that's no use to you and... [06 May 2004]
Got any old kit? Then do your bit for charity
News However, that course of action is fast becoming more problematic with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive due to become UK law in August 2004. Computer Aid... [03 Feb 2004]
What do you do with your old and obsolete PCs?
News The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive comes into force in August 2005, yet less than 10 per cent of firms are aware the way they deal with obsolete equipment must be brought into line with the... [08 Jul 2003]
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