Forced to recycle

Manufacturers of electrical appliances will be required to remove and recycle the appliances returned by buyers.

From next year, manufacturers of electrical appliances will be required to remove and recycle the appliances returned by buyers. In addition, from 2006 they will not be able to use lead.

In fact, electronic waste is growing three times more than domestic waste, so the problem is getting worse. Manufacturers must solve the problem and one of the ways experts propose is the use of components of old appliances in new products.

Babesleak
Eusko Jaurlaritzako Industria, Merkataritza eta Turismo Saila