Dell UK has introduced a new service that will provide a means for used desktop and notebook computers to be donated to charity when their owner has no further use for them. These include charities and community groups serving the disadvantaged and people with...
Recycling is gathering momentum in Japan, where more drinks containers, household appliances and vehicles than ever before are being recycled. But problems have emerged with the present recycling system, which works on the assuption that all used resources remain on...
In March the EU’s Environment Committee adopted almost unanimously (56 in favour and 1 abstention) a second reading of a recommendation aimed at increasing the energy efficiency of electrical products. However, since it is a framework directive, the legislation will...
The desire to own the latest technology is the biggest single reason given by people for upgrading their mobile phone, with 63% saying they upgrade their mobile more frequently than any other technology. In Europe alone this year, some 100 million mobile phones,...
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A Harris Interactive poll conducted on a random sample of 2,079 adults has revealed that 55.6 percent of American consumers throw out their empty printer cartridges instead of recycling them. This represents the addition of more than 40 million pounds (over 18 million...
For small-scale producers of inkjet cartridges, the play-off between whether to use generic packaging and face the danger of anonymity that this brings, or to splash out on expensive customised packaging in the hope of creating brand awareness has always posed a tough...
It is frequently acknowledged within the industry that to be a successful remanufacturer you need to not just be able to produce cartridges, but also be informed with up-to-date information about factors impacting on the whole activity. Recognising this, Poland-based...
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has instituted proceedings against Globex Systems Pty Ltd for alleged breaches of the Trade Practices Act 1974. Globex supplies various industrial cleaning products, printer ribbons, laser printer and photocopier...
EU rules governing the handling of hazardous waste may be significantly revised under plans being hatched by the European Commission's environment directorate. Officials have launched a consultation process which could lead to legislative proposals being tabled under...
Canon, Nikon and other makers of digital cameras are contending with a growing availability of counterfeit batteries for their cameras. There are fears that these counterfeits, which are currently most prevalent within Chinese market, could soon enter the Japanese...