A Step-by-Step Guide for Businesses: How to Effectively Fulfill E-Waste and Battery Collection Notification Requirements Online A 2024 analysis conducted by the Ministry of Climate and the Environmental Agency revealed significant shortcomings in how Estonian businesses comply with legal obligations regarding the notification of consumers about the collection and disposal of old electronic devices, used […]
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Notification Obligation for Retailers and Online Stores in Electronic Waste Management: A Comprehensive Overview
Under Estonia’s Waste Act, all shops and online stores selling electronic devices, including batteries and accumulators, are mandated to publicly inform customers about the possibilities for returning old electronic equipment.
In an age of fast-paced technological advancement and growing consumerism, the amount of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) generated has become a major global concern. The environmental and health hazards posed by improperly disposed electronic waste have led to the implementation of rigorous regulations and directives to manage and recycle e-waste.
As one of the leading Producer Responsibility Organizations (PROs) in Estonia, Eesti Elektroonikaromu is steadfastly dedicated to the efficient management and recycling of all forms of electronic waste (e-waste) and batteries.