Electronic Waste - How Waste Leads to Design

By James Calder, Intertek

Summary

Since the onset of the 21st Century, the electronic sector has experienced a significant increase of environmental regulations. Proper treatment of electronic waste is one of the most assured methods of protecting humans and the environment. However, others argue that eliminating the hazardous substances used in electronics altogether would prove just as effective. This article explores the impact, costs and regulations for electronic waste around the globe, specifically looking at ROHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) and the European Union’s REACH (Registration, Evaluation and Authorization of Chemical Substances).

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Publication note: This article is posted with the permission of IN Compliance Magazine and appeared in the April 2010 issue (www.incompliancemag.com).