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Electrical Goods

2005-02-28
The disposal of electrical items, particularly white goods (fridges, freezers, washing machines etc) is currently causing a massive landfill problem. In 2000, 28.2 million units of electrical goods were bought in the UK, of which a large percentage would be replacements for old products. This is the focus of a new EU directive; Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). In order to meet the impending legislative requirements, electrical goods need to last longer.

Various schemes to reduce the amount of electric and electronic waste are now active, one of which is Computer Aid International. This recycling company accepts unwanted computers from the UK and refurbishes them for use in less wealthy countries, where they are employed in schools. Without this system, the unwanted computers would contribute to the UK landfills, damaging the environment.