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.
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Producers of electronic equipment (including batteries and accumulators) are responsible for the collection, recycling and recovery of waste from electronic equipment they manufacture, import or resell. This is known as PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY and extends to importers and distributors (including online shops and retailers).