Title: An information breakdown and discussion of opportunities from the WEEE Directive

Authors: V. Goodship, M.W. Pharaoh

Addresses: Advanced Technology Centre, Warwick Manufacturing Group, University of Warwick, Coventry, CV4 7AL, UK. Advanced Technology Centre, Warwick Manufacturing Group, University of Warwick, Coventry, CV4 7AL, UK

Abstract: The forthcoming EU Directive on Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment will have far reaching effects throughout the supply chain. Important factors are discussed, such as the Directive|s scope and policing, design and disassembly and potential market opportunities within and outside the existing supply chain.

Keywords: WEEE; ROHS; environmental protection; materials selection; design for disassembly; European legislation.

DOI: 10.1504/IJETM.2002.000796

International Journal of Environmental Technology and Management, 2002 Vol.2 No.4, pp.344-352

Published online: 21 Jul 2003 *

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