September 5, 2007

2007 Electronics Recycling: A Guide to International Regulations
2007 Electronics Recycling: A Guide to International Regulations, more than 300 pages in length summarizes regulatory developments in electronics takeback around the world. Coverage approximately two dozen countries in Europe, Asia, South America, the United States and Canada. Everything you need to get you up to speed is in one handy guide.

2006 Country Pages
This document features the latest information on European and Asian countries.

China Country Page 2006

Belgium Country Page 2006

Finland Country Page 2006

Estonia Country Page 2006

Denmark Country Page 2006

Czech Republic Country Page 2006

Croatia Country Page 2006

Austria Country Page 2006

Australia Country Page 2006

China's Technical Policy for the Recovery of Vehicle Products
This policy serves as the guidance document for the establishment of the end-of life vehicle (ELV) recycling scheme in the People's Republic of China (PRC). The government will establish relevant schemes as outlined in this policy for sequential implementation before 2010.

Battery Recovery Laws Worldwide
If your product contains a battery, it’s probably subject to a host of conflicting takeback regulations in 30 countries and a dozen U.S. states. This is the only report that summarizes major laws in Europe and Asia. The report provides background on the battery takeback laws in the U.S., and explains some of the controversies. The international section provides details on laws in 20+ countries. Country pages include battery fee information and contact details. 100+ pages. Available now!

EuP Directive Consultation Forum Application
The European Commission has issued an invitation for stakeholders to join the Consultation Forum on the Energy-using Products Directive.

RFID Primer
As more companies look to RFID to solve everything from inventory management to theft complaints, Raymond Communications offers this brief. Updated March 10, 2006.

VENEZUELA Country Page 2005

PERU Country Page 2005

ARGENTINA Country Page 2005

MEXICO Country Page 2005

COLOMBIA Country Page 2005

WEEE Registration Teleconference Slides
Presented by Hans Korfmacher, president of European Recycling Platform.

COUNTRY PAGES 2005
Full bookmarked document in PDF format.

SPAIN Country Page 2005

SLOVENIA Country Page 2005

LATVIA Country Page 2005

JAPAN Country Page 2005

ESTONIA Country Page 2005

CZECH REPUBLIC Country Page 2005

CROATIA Country Page 2005

CHILE Country Page 2005

U.S. Recycling Laws: State-by State Guide; Data Table 2005
State recycling goals and their progress are expressed as a data table.

France - WEEE Directive
Decree no. 2005-829 of 20 July 2005 relating to the composition of electrical and electronic equipment and to the elimination of waste from this equipment.

Green Labeling: A Global Guide for Marketers and Manufacturers
Whether you export food or electronics, you'll need to know what markings are required on your packages for recycling. New U.S. mercury laws, international pallet standards, the upcoming WEEE Directives and Asian takeback laws have made it much more complex today! Get the facts from our new report!

INDONESIA Country Page 2005

SOUTH KOREA Country Page 2005

SINGAPORE Country Page 2005

ITALY Country Page 2005

AUSTRALIA Country Page 2005

NEW ZEALAND Country Page 2005

HONG KONG Country Page 2005

DENMARK Country Page 2005

NORWAY Country Page 2005

PORTUGAL Country Page 2005

GREECE Country Page 2005

UNITED KINGDOM Country Page 2005

TAIWAN Country Page 2005

MALAYSIA Country Page 2005

THAILAND Country Page 2005

POLAND Country Page 2005

SWITZERLAND Country Page 2005

SWEDEN Country Page 2005

SLOVAKIA Country Page 2005

THE NETHERLANDS Country Page 2005

LUXEMBOURG Country Page 2005

IRELAND Country Page 2005

HUNGARY Country Page 2005

GERMANY Country Page 2005

FRANCE Country Page 2005

FINLAND Country Page 2005

AUSTRIA Country Page 2005

BELGIUM Country Page 2005

PHILIPPINES Country Page 2005

BRAZIL Country Page 2005

CHINA Country Page 2005

German Packaging Ordinance Updated
English Translation

German Packaging Ordinance
English Translation

German ELV Legislation
English Translation

German Commercial Waste Background
English Translation

German Commercial Waste Ordinance
English Translation

German WEEE Objectives
English Translation January 2005

German WEEE Legislation
English Translation February 2005

German Landfill Ordinance

Polish Draft WEEE Legislation
English Translation

Objectives of Germany's Electric and Electronic Equipment Act

German WEEE Laws (English Translation)
German WEEE Laws as of March 2005.

Ireland's Consulting Notice on WEEE
This is the notice given out by Ireland for consultation on their WEEE regulations.

Explanatory Notes WEEE Regulation-Ireland
These notes offer an explanation of Ireland's WEEE Regulation.

Explanatory Notes on Draft RoHS Regulations-Ireland
These are notes helping to explain regulations on RoHS.

Draft Regulations Amending Ireland's WMA
These regulations are open to consultation.

Explanatory Notes on Amending WMA Ireland
This offers an explanation of the regulations amending Ireland's Waste Management Act (WMA).

RoHS FINAL Regulations-Ireland
Ireland has finalized its RoHS regs!

WEEE FINAL Regulations-Ireland
Ireland has finalized its WEEE Regulations!

Asia: Status of RoHS Take It Back 05
Richard Ferris, China Counsel - Holland & Knight Ferris will have the last scoop on China’s efforts to implement its own RoHS standards. While there were no final rules Agreed at press time, he will have the latest on the negotiations with industry, and provide an excellent overview of how to deal with Chinese regulators and their culture.

Global Regulations on Hazardous Substances- Samsung's Perspective and Practice Take It Back 05
KeeHwan Jeong, Samsung, S. Korea A top compliance manager from Samsung will provide an overview of how his company is dealing with new RoHS and takeback requirements. He can also answer questions about S. Korea’s changing electronics takeback laws, and the prospect of RoHS mandates in the future.

Toxics Reduction in the Electronics Industry: Navigating Investment Risk in a New Regulatory Environment Take It Back 05
Vesela Veleva, ScD. Citizens Advisers, NH Citizens Advisors has done a survey of the major electronics suppliers to find out if they are ready for RoHS compliance in 2006. Find out the latest results!

RoHS & Beyond, Cisco's Approach to Product Environmental Compliance Take It Back 05
Allen Dobney, Cisco Systems Find out how system giant Cisco is coping with RoHS requirements worldwide!

Testing: Status of New ASTM Committee Agreements In 2005 Take It Back 05
Tim McGrady, chief scientist, IMR Test; ASTM committee chair McGrady is passionate about RoHS testing – so much so, he helped form a new standards committee at ASTM that will hopefully guide companies through that rocky road of RoHS testing. He says this work is critical because suppliers have some serious liabilities on RoHS declarations.

The Status of Interpretations From The Technical Adaptation Committee, European Commission Take It Back 05
Denis Pohl, TAC Committee member, Belgium Pohl will explain where the committee is at on the complex task of interpreting who is exempt from RoHS, and what the EC expect in terms of recycled content use, thresholds, concerns over tin whiskering, testing, enforcement, etc.

Sony: 15 years of E-waste Recycling Take It Back 05
Keiko Hirai of Sony Electronics will provide a history of her company’s commitment to recycling, and detail what innovations the company has taken to use recycled content, and support recovery programs in the U.S.

California: Implementation of the Advance Recovery Fee Take It Back 05
Michael Leaon, CIWMB will have the latest on how Cal EPA and DTSC are implementing the advance recovery fee on cathode ray tubes. The law is proving controversial, as the state cannot technically collect the fee on out-of-state vendors with no “nexus” in California.

Status of State E-Waste Legislation Take It Back 05
Raymond editor Lorah Utter will provide a brief status report on U.S. state legislation.

A Retailer's Prespective on E-waste: Best Buy Take It Back 05
Advance Recovery Fee collection, e-waste takeback, and fifty states. What's all this mean for retailers? Brenda Mathison of Best Buy offers an in-depth look.

Battery Recycling Policy - New Bans in 2005? Take It Back 05
After years of wrangling over whether there will be a ban on nickel cadmium batteries or not, the European Commission has finally moved on a new draft that allows some exemptions to a NiCd ban. David Weinberg of Wiley, Rein & Fielding presents the latest on battery regulation internationally.

Choosing the Collection Organization: The Philips Experience Take It Back 05
Jim Sheire, Philips Electronics Are existing electronics collection schemes with set fees the only option for most OEMs, or does it make sense to join a pan-European scheme? Can companies avoid a patchwork of fees? What is really “fair” and are some schemes wasteful? A major European electronics maker will provide its view.

Status of WEEE implementation in Europe Take It Back 05
Only a few countries actually met the August 2004 deadline for transposition of the WEEE/RoHS directives. Even the most advanced countries, including the UK and Germany, are struggling over the complexity of these vast laws. Kris Pollet from White & Case will update us on the status of member state implementation, while a major electronics maker will discuss issues surrounding which WEEE scheme to join!

Using Recycled Content Across the Board Take It Back 05
It ain't easy being "green" they say, but packaging managers at cosmetics firm Aveda insist on using recycled content in most of their packaging, including those fussy plastic bottles. John Delfusse, Aveda's packaging development manager, will share insights on how they do it and why.

CALIFORNIA: Recycled Content Now Required Take It Back 05
Michael Leaon, CIWMB. California has amended its 1991 recycled content mandate on rigid plastic containers. Compliance is now mandatory no matter what the recycling rate is. We’ll hear from the regulator on what to expect in terms of enforcement. Could your firm be next on the list?

Dealing with Global Packaging Design Mandates Take It Back 05
Victor Bell of Environmental Packaging International will explain how major companies are dealing with the new wave of "design" mandates that are appearing around the globe. He will provide practical advice on how to approach "essential requirements" forms. PVC use, due diligence and other issues.

QUEBEC: What’s in Store for New Packaging Fees? Take It Back 05
Quebec was poised to issue new regulations to implement weight-based fees on packaging by early 2005. Find out how the province is progressing, and what to expect with Quebec’s new packaging fees. Mario Laquerre from Recyc-Quebec will have all the news.

No Deposit, No Return, No Curbside Take It Back 05
While a switch to plastic packaging has some great lifecycle implications long-term, the advent of mega-retailers in less-developed countries has meant a change in the packaging mix worldwide. The problem: small retailers frequently took back glass bottles for reuse, while today’s plastic is generally one-way, with little or no recycling infrastructure in many countries. Moreover, plastic bags – littered by consumers – have clogged sewers and hurt livestock. Is there something product makers should be doing? Is litter their problem? Can design help? What are the implications of China buying up the lion’s share of scrap plastics on three continents? We’ll hear a view from Jenny Gitlitz of Container Recycling Institute on this issue.

Implementation of Canadian E-waste Laws Take It Back 05
Canadian waste Consultant Usman Valiante will provide some insights and what to expect from the new onslaught of provincial takeback regulation of electronics. The provinces are going after a much broader range of goods than thought!

Implementation of Packaging Waste Legislation in Taiwan Take It Back 05
We have an overview of Taiwan’s current slate of packaging and product takeback requirements, as well as an explanation of how various restrictions on retail and packaging plastics and the new “empty space” laws are being enforced. Ning Yu, director of Taiwan’s Greenmark ecolabelling program, will also explain why her label is required for doing business with certain customers in Taiwan, and how to cope with some of the higher content requirements.

Japan: New Initiatives, Technologies – and Expectations Take It Back 05
A top expert will offer some insights into how Japanese innovators are dealing with new RoHS challenges, what big companies expect from suppliers, and a status report on package and product collections. Kanji Tamamushi, Consultant.

Australia: New Covenants and a Global Packaging Outlook Take It Back 05
The environment director from one of the world’s largest packaging companies, AMCOR, will provide some insights from "Down Under." Australia and New Zealand have new packaging agreements. What does it mean? Heather Campbell will also have a global outlook on how regulations are impacting packaging demand and design.

REACH beyond RoHS: What's Next? Take It Back 05
Now that the EU has regulated all packaging, most batteries, and all electronics with a battery or a cord – and restricted heavy metals, what will they require next? Which chemicals will be restricted in your packaging or product? And more importantly, how can the member states enforce these huge new directives? Kris Pollet from White & Case Brussels will provide some exclusive insights into what to REALLY expect next.

Belgium: A Regulator's View Take It Back 05
Denis Pohl, an expert with Belgium's environmental service, will explain why Europe's member states are concerned about heavy metals in packaging and toxics in products,and how his country plans to enforce the new rules.

What to Expect from European Packaging Mandates Take It Back 05
Gary Parker, Pira's environmental director, will provide an overview of what to expect from new package recycling legislation in Europe, and insights into a new study that Pira has done for the European Commission on the effectiveness of the Directive on Packaging and Packaging Waste.

China RoHS
This contains China's Measures for the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment. Draft 3/04. it has not changed that much.

China WEEE Draft - September 2004
This is the China WEEE regulation draft, as of September 2004. It does not contain many details for manufacturers directly, but it provides a good overview of where the goverment is at on such regulation. It appears the amended draft directly addresses un-regulated family-run operations, as well.

EU: EP Resolution Rejecting Exemptions to RoHS
This resolution rejects the Commission decision on the first round of exemptions from RoHS - !

GERMANY: WEEE Draft
Draft of The Act Governing the Sale, Return and Environmentally Sound Disposal of Electrical and Electronic Equipment

GERMANY: Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (ElektroG)
Objective and Contents of the Act Governing the Sale, Return and Environmentally Sound Disposal of Electrical and Electronic Equipment - Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act - ElektroG - January 27, 2005

EU: Stakeholder Consultation
Stakeholder Consultation Adaption to Scientific and Technical Progress Under Directive 2002/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (GLOBAL PASSWORD HOLDERS ONLY)

AUSTRALIA - National Packaging Convenant
The National Packaging Covenant: A Commitment to the Sustainable Manufacture, Use and Recovery of Packaging (May 1, 1005 - June 30, 2010) (GLOBAL PASSWORD HOLDERS ONLY)

CANADIAN RECYCLING POLICY Report - GPH Version
This is the version of the Canadian policy report for Global Password Holders - its unlocked for your reference online. Others can go to the PPV version to purchas online!

ONTARIO: Designation of E-Waste for Takeback
This is the Minister's letter to Waste Diversion Ontario indicating that items will be designated for takeback in Ontario.

QUEBEC: Draft Regulation for Bill 102
This is the draft regulation from Collecte Selective Quebec regarding plans to assess packaging and printed paper fees in March 2005.

Canadian Recycling Policy: Complete Guide for Product Makers PPV
This is the full text of the October report, covering producer responsibility policy in all Canadian provinces; history; background on Ontario recycling policies; packaging fees, etc. Report covers packaging, electronics, paints, used oil, batteries, etc. The report is available for immediate download. Please email us to get the password. We will ship you the CD with Appendix featuring audio from the Ontario packaging workshop from Take it Back WEST.

EU: Battery Report Recommends Partial Cadmium Ban
Council of Ministers November 2004 report Full Text Acrobat

RoHS Compliance / Lead(Pb)-Free Initiative within Toshiba
Slides from the Sept. 28th Telecon, "RoHS: Coping with Data Collection and Reoporting Nightmares" You can order the audio CD which includes these slides; Check the conference page.

RoHS: Celestica : Data Collection for RoHS Compliance
Slides from the Sept. 28th Telecon. "RoHS: Coping with Data Collection and Reporting Nightmares" You can order the audio CD, which includes the slides - form is on the conference page.

EU: Amendments to Wood Packaging Regulation 10/04

NORWAY: Draft Transposition of WEEE Directive

APHIS Wood Packaging Material Final Rule
An amendment to the regulations for the importation of unmanufactured wood articles to adopt an international standard entitled "Guidelines for Regulating Wood Packaging Material in International Trade".

Australian Wood Packaging - Import Requirements
AQUIS in Australia has issued new detailed requirements for import of solid wood packaging that go way beyond the ISPM-15 international standard, requiring extra documentation, and time frames for fumigation. The rules also cover hardwoods and even some plywoods, unlike most other countries. AQUIS has not decided if it will accept the U.S. standards yet. 61 pages.

EASTERN EUROPEAN Packaging Laws - Telecon Slides
These are the detailed slides from British consultant David Perchard, explaining the current status of new environmental packaging laws in Eastern Europe, presented September 13. Includes 23 slides, several tables comparing each country's taxes, bans, recycling takeback goals, deposits, and packaging fees.

U.S. Recycling Laws: State-by State Guide; Data Table
State recycling goals and their progress are expressed as a data table.

U.S. Recycling Laws: State-by State Guide; Analysis Section
This introductory section to the 2004 report provides analytical commentary on the major issues facing the U.S. recycling industry. Those that wish to view this and are not Global Password Holders can pay per view or purchase the report by fax, telephone, or email. Table of Contents: State Recycling Rates 2002-2003, Packaging: Drawing Some Interest in 2004, Mercury: Large Numbers of State Bills Continue, Electronics Waste: The BIG Issue for 2004, States Have No Data on Used Oil Collection,

SPECIAL REPORTS SUMMARY 2004
Download a complete list of our special reports - we have three reports on sale in August!click here

RoHS Teleconference: "Industry Challenges in RoHS Implementation"
Scott O'Connell from Dell Computer presented at our TIB teleconference July 14 on what industry is doing to cope with this complex new challenge of getting the heavy metals out of electronics. You can get these slides free if you subscribe to RLI in July or August.

RoHS: Teleconference: "Overview & Update on UK Implementation"
Steve Andrews of the UK DTI presented at the first TIB Teleconference July 14. His overheads in Acrobat You can get these free when you subscribe to RLI in July or August. This is exclusive to RLI!

EU: Report on Strategy for Prevention of Waste
Report on the Communication from the Commission: Towards a thematic strategy on prevention and recycling of waste March 18, 2004; Rapporteur: Karl-Heinz Florenz

E-Waste: Status of U.S. Bills
Slides from the May 12 Presentation at the ISEEE/IAER Recycling summit in Scottsdale, AZ. Prepared by Michele Raymond

EU: First Reading draft Batteries Directive 4/7/04
Full text of batteries directive amendments from the EU Parliament floor April 7, 2004.

EU: Energy-Using Products, Eco-Design Directive Draft
This is the first reading amendments from the committee to the draft Eco-Design directive for energy-using products. 3/04

U.S. State Recycling Manager Survey 2003
covers complete results of our survey of 41 states in 2003; recycling rates, curbside trends, budgets, policies; EPR opinions; e-waste plans; plastics trends, purchasing preference enforcement, landfill ban enforcement, tax credits, legislative plans. A summary of this is included in the U.S. GUIDE report, but this is the raw data. 28 pages. Available pay-per-view.

U.S. Electronics State Bill Wrap 5/3/04
Breakout of electronics waste bills as of May 3, 2004; include 36 e-waste bills and 6 Mercury product restriction bills

U.S. Recycling Laws: State-by-State Guide PPV Version
This is the downloadable version of the U.S. Recycling Law Guide - 167 pages in Acrobat - you need Acrobat 5.0 to read. Report covers recycling laws in all 50 states, complete with analysis and summaries of our 2003 state survey and summaries of where the packaging regulation is at; electronics waste, mercury, and used oil. See: summary page. Fill out form, download document; then contact circulation@raymond.com to receive the password to open it.

EU Battery Directive - Fall 2003 EC DRAFT
Includes policy objectives, internal market consideration, and recycling costs.

New AUSTRALIAN Regulations for Solid Wood Packaging
The Australian Quarantine & Inspection Service has released a quarantine alert, which proposes changes to its import requirements to allow for the importation of wood packing compliant with ISPM 15. The article includes current requirements, new import conditions, and relevant web links.

Marine Litter Solutions in California
Andrew Casana's TIB WEST 2004 discussion of California's pollution problems, and comments on raising public awareness and participation.

Marine Litter and Plastics
With 30 years of experience in the plastic bag industry, current President of Roplast Industries Robert Bateman (TIB WEST 2004) expresses his personal opinions on current issues, and makes suggestions for improving industry performance.

Packaging Improvements on a Global Scale
Edward Bauer (TIB WEST 2004) illustrates what packaging materials are essential in creating a global product. His paper is best read in conjunction with his TIB slide presentation available in the online library, entitled "Global Packaging Status TIB".

Navigating Ontario’s Packaging Crisis
With implementation of the Ontario Waste Diversion Act 2002 well underway, Roger Miller (TIB WEST 2004) touches on a wide range of current issues; from funding in government to the public's perception of its role, as well as a brief Ontario environmental planning history.

Producer Responsibility Legislation and Initiatives in INDIA
As a member of the Supreme Court Committee for Solid Waste Management, Almitra Patel's TIB WEST 2004 paper provides unique insights on the history of environmental legislation in India, and also outlines business opportunities in the recycling sector.

New Recycling and Labeling Laws in KOREA
Young Jin Suh of Samsung Electronics (South Korea), in his TIB WEST 2004 paper, helps international stakeholders understand Korean legislation and regulations on recycling electric products, as well as packaging methods and materials.

Implementing Green Purchasing Policy at NTT
Hiroki Yonezawa's TIB WEST 2004 paper describes Nippon Telegraph and Telephone's step-by-step green procurement process and results.

WEEE in Europe: Lowest Costs, Best Environmental Performance
Ab Stevels' TIB WEST 2004 paper describes positive effects of PCE, "practical deals", and defends attacks on Philips Supported Systems.

Influencing Incoming Supplier Parts Packaging - IBM
IBM's Robert Stegner (TIB WEST 2004) discusses the results of a new packaging initiative at IBM, which is saving the company millions per year.

Dealing with RoHS on a Global Basis
Vic Clements of RFI Wireless (TIB WEST 2004) discusses the status and scope of the RoHS directive, as well as those responsible for complying to and enforcing the legislation.

Take Back Recycling: Consumer Electronics in NETHERLANDS
Ab Stevels of Philips Electronics (TIB WEST 2004) describes the Dutch take back system, including goods flow, money flow, fees, and environmental impact.

Electronics Recycler Perspective and Big Picture on Exports
Robin Ingenthron (Vermont Retroworks) presented at TIB WEST 2004 detailing infrastructure and end-markets for e-scrap in the Northeast.

California: Implementation of a CRT Fee
Mike Paparian's (Board member, California Integrated Waste Management Board) presentation from TIB WEST 2004 details SB 20 implementation, as well as proposed payments for collectors and recyclers.

Collective European WEEE Systems' Results
Willem Canneman (former President,WEEE Executing Forum) and Philip Geerts (current President, WEEE Executing Forum) provide outlook on WEEE goals for Europe, with statistics on collection for e-waste in Europe.

Plastics Role in Marine Litter and Urban Runoff
Ken Farfsing offers a detailed analysis of non-recycled plastics role in litter problems, including current methods of retrieval and suggestions for improvement.

U.S: Dealing with "Extended Producer Responsiblity" Proposals
Renee St. Denis (Hewlett-Packard-Palo Alto, CA) outlines in her TIB WEST 2004 presentation HP's approach to producer responsibility, offering possible fee models and ideal take-back systems.

Update on Lead-Free Initiatives
Jasbir Bath (Solectron Corp.-Milpitas, CA) analyzes corporate coping with the mandate to phase out lead in circuit board, specifically technical challenges for the board makers and their supply chain; status of NEMI initiatives, etc.

Implementing Green Purchasing Policy at NTT
Hiroki Yonezawa (Senior Research Engineer, Nippon Telegraph & Telephone-Tokyo, Japan) describes reasons for successful green purchasing policy, and subsequent product requirements, as described in his TIB WEST 2004 presentation.

A European Approach to RoHS Compliance
Vic Clements of RFI Wireless, and TIB WEST 2004 presenter, provides a comprehensive guideline including: complying with RoHS, updates on new recycling technology, testing tactics, and enforcement.

Manufacturers Response to WEEE and RoHS: Philips Electronics
Ab Stevels (Philips Electronics-Enthoven, Netherlands) provides in-depth analysis of Philips consumer electronics response to WEEE and RoHS guidelines, provided at TIB WEST 2004.

Implementation of WEEE and RoHS Status Report
From Brussels, Belgium, Chris Pollet's presentation from TIB WEST 2004 focuses on the status of implementation of the WEEE and RoHS directives, at the EC level and in the mewmber states.

QUEBEC: 2004 Regulation for Packaging & Papers
Full text in English of Quebec's new Regulation that will require fees on packaging and papers.

International Outlook for Policy & Supply Chain TIB West
Victor Bell, President of Environmental Packaging International, outlines the international trends in recycling policies and the supply chain, from his TIB West 2004 presentation.

Status of INDIA's Producer Responsibility Initiatives TIB West
Almitra Patel (Supreme Court Committee for Solid Waste member, Bangalore, India) provides insight to new producer responsibility initiatives and proposed regulation, from her TIB West 2004 appearance.

ASIA's Updated EPR Laws TIB West
Chris Hazen provides and update on EPR laws on packaging and electronics for China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, from his TIB WEST 2004 presentation.

JAPAN's PC Recycling Law TIB West
Hiroaki Higuchi (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association, Tokyo, Japan), outlines the Japanese industry's implementation of the recent PC takeback law, from TIB WEST proceedings.

AUSTRIA's Packaging Directives TIB West
Christian Mayer, of Alstoff Recycling, Austria reveals how packaging directive amendments will impact collection organizations, from TIB WEST 2004 proceedings.

EUROPE's Updated Recycling Policies
Bill Duncan, Director of the Association for Sustainable Resources and Recycling in Europe (ASSURE) provides policy updates and developments, from his Take It Back WEST 2004 presentation.

Global Reycling Policy: The Outlook
Organizer of Take It Back! WEST 2004, and publisher of Recycling Laws International, Michele Raymond provides some key insights on leaders in the recycling industry, plus a status report on U.S. legislation, analysis of Ontario and Quebec.

Canada's Packaging Legislation-Pro's & Con's TIB West
Roger Miller, Canadian packaging consultant, provides legislative history, critiques, and tips for improvement from his Take It Back WEST 2004 presentation.

A Packaging Manager's Approach to Environment Issues TIB West
Roger Miller reveals managerial approaches to packaging issues, from his Take It Back WEST appearance. His survey reveals what packaging managers really think of environmental issues.

Current California Packaging Mandates TIB West
Michael Leaon (California Integrated Waste Management Board member) updates on enforcing packaging mandates in CA, from Take It Back WEST 2004.

Global Packaging Status TIB West
Ed Bauer's (Bausch & Lomb) take on packaging improvements on a global scale, from his Take It Back WEST 2004 session.

IBM's Incoming Packaging TIB West
Rob Stegner, Senior Packaging Engineer for IBM (North Carolina) shows improved supplier packaging strategies in his Take It Back WEST 2004 presentation.

Hewlett-Packard Packaging Strategy TIB West
Senior Packaging Manager, Paul Russell outlines present and future packaging solutions at Hewlett-Packard, from his Take It BAck WEST 2004 appearance.

New Methods Metal/Plastic Separation TIB West
Dale Johnson outlines MaSeR's new, improved economic methods of separation from Take It Back WEST 2004.

Durable Plastics TIB West
President of Recovery Plastics International, Ron Kobler discusses polymer separation challenges in his Take It Back! WEST 2004 presentation.

Plastics Recycling Technology TIB West
Prof. Realff's complete summary of current processing measures for old plastics discussed at Take It Back WEST, March 2004.

GERMANY: VCI Restrictions on PKG (Translated)
New regulations in Germany: "Restrictions of use for corrosion protection agents, with whose employment n-Nitrosamine can occur" Informal Translation to English

SOUTH KOREA: New Recycling Policies; Slides Y J Suh
Slides from Y.J. Suh, environment executive from Samsung, S. Korea; presentation at Take it Back WEST March 2, 2004.

Key Note Slides - Kenjiro Suzuki, METI JAPAN TIB West
Full slides from METI presentation at Take it Back WEST March 2

CHINA: WEEE/RoHS Law 2/2004
This is a proprietary summary of the new China electronics waste law, approved in December 2003. The agencies aer still tweaking the law, and plan to have a complete list of which products WEEE and RoHD apply to by September. PPV. 4 pages.

EU: Final Amendments to Directive on Packaging & Packaging Waste 2004

South Korea: MOE Summary of Requirements 2003 EPRS Law
This is the Ministry's attempt to clarify whats expected in the 2003 EPRS law. It has some Q&A, especially on the Separate discharge mark. It clarifies some of the issues. Don't try to find this document yourself online -- its buried in Korean stuff!!

JEITA Japan Green Procurement Guidelines

South Korea: Original 1999 Packaging Regulations
This is the text of the original 1999 pacakging regulations. Apparently, some of the 2003 law supercedes some of this, but as far as we know, empty space ratios, numerical mandates, and bans remain in place.

South Korea: 2003 Producer Responsibility Law - Detailed Summary

Mercury - Quick Reference Table
Exclusive for global Password Holders -- Handy reference chart of U.S. state mercury restrictions, including which product affected, labeling requirements, landfill bans, etc. covers 19 states! Current as of 9/03 We will send you the spreadsheet version on request!

NRC Slides -- Michele Raymond 9/15/03

CHINA: July 18 Revised Draft Electronics Regulation
"Management Method for the Prevention and Control Pollutions from Production of Electronic Information Products" - full text of revised draft.

S. KOREA: EPRS Regulation KORECO - Detailed Summary/Translation
Explains new requirements, penalties of Korea's EPR law as it affects packaging, electronics and batteries. Law took effect January 2003. Issued by KORECO. Also see the EPRS LAW summary.

EU: Hazardous Waste Shipments - Proposed Amendments
June 30, 2003 proposal to amend and simplify the EU regulations on shipments of hazardous waste, within and outside the EU. 188 pages PDF.

CHINA - Draft of 2003 Electronics Takeback Law FT
Proprietary translation of China's new draft electronics takeback law.

EC: Towards a thematic strategy on the prevention and recycling of waste
EC Communication suggests the product approach with EPR has not been very effective at reducing overall waste.

EU: Revised CEN Packaging Standards Summary

Solid Wood Packaging: USDA Proposal for new Regulations
Full text of new draft regulations for wood packaging; to implement the IPPC standards in the U.S.

Draft Recommendation for the 2nd Reading, Packaging Directive Amendment
European Parliament legislative resolution on the Council common position for adopting a European Parliament and Council directive amending Directive 94/62/EC on packaging and packaging waste (COM – C5-0082/2003 – 2001/0291(COD).

Attack of the Killer Bugs! Wood Packaging Update
IBM's Bob Sanders provides a terrific overview of the wood packaging rgulation issue in the U.S. and worldwide. He as charts, graphs, and practical advice for packagers. Presentation slides from Take it Back! 2003

Basel Convention - 2003 Update

Europe: What to Expect from Packaging Law Amendments
As the head of Europe's leading industry voice on the waste issue, Julian Carroll, Managing Director, EUROPEN, explains how the hotly-debated packaging waste directive amendments may come out in the wash. He also provides a full update on packaging policy changes in major European and Eastern European countries. (presentation paper)

Making Sense of German Packaging Turmoil & Deposit Policies Worldwide
B. Scot Flewelling, Director of Business Development, Tomra ASA, sorts out the current brouhaha in Germany over deposits, Green Dot use, and what it all means to exporters. He also provides a complete legislative status report on container deposits in Europe and Latin America. (presentation slides)

Japan: More Recycling Amendments in 2003
Consultant Kanji Tamamushi, an expert on Japanese recycling policy, provides the latest information on efforts to make more changes to Japan's already complex web of recycling laws. (presentation slides)

Paper Packaging: Worldwide Compliance
Plastics fees in Europe may be 10 times higher than paper, but can the way they are applied discriminate against paperboard? Laura Rowell, Senior Consultant, World Product Compliance, MeadWestvaco Corporation, presents her studies and discusses how one of the largest paperboard packaging manufacturers complies with worldwide environmental legislation. (presentation paper)

Packaging Optimization Through Technology
Gaylynn Durkin, Senior Packaging Manager for Eastman Kodak Company, explains how Kodak uses software to save money on packaging fees. Includes award-winning packaging examples. (presentation paper)

Sustainable Packaging: The Balanced Approach
Andrew Jenkins, Advisor, Environmental & Packaging Compliance for the Boots Company, discusses how Boots, a UK-based drug store chain, meets the challenges of developing sustainable packaging for its international markets. (presentation slides)

PET Barriers, Tints & Recycling
Consultant Peter Anderson offers the latest information on which kinds of containers are finding their way into the recycling stream and how they are effecting recycling economics. Includes constructive tips on bottle design. (presentation paper)

WEEE & RoHS: What's Next? Options For Implementation
(presentation slides)

The U.S. High-Tech Industry and the EU WEEE, RoHS Directives
(presentation slides)

Commitment to the Environment
(presentation slides)

Retail and Electronics Disposal
(presentation slides)

Mercury: A U.S. Regulatory Update
(presentation slides)

Recycling Compliance in the New Econnomy
(presentation slides)

Asia: Tightening the Screws
Strong takeback laws in Japan, Taiwan and Korea are now being implemented for packaging and electronics. These laws and pressure from environmental groups to stop "dumping" waste electronics in China are having an influence on new policies and crackdowns in China, as well as Malaysia, Thailand, and Singapore. Ee Lin Wan, Consultamt, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia; presents a cultural perspective, providing insights for exporters and those with plants in Asia. (presentation slides)

Waste Electronics Collection in Europe: What's Next.
Big electronics makers will be allowed to pay according to "individual" financing under the new WEEE directive. What does this mean? How will new fess be assessed? Filip Geerts, Organizer, WEEE Executing Forum; and President, Recoupel, Brussels, Belgium; discusses who is joining with whom, what to join, and what to expect in terms of fees.(presentation slides)

Canada: Provinces Prepare for EPR
Ontario is about to implement one of the most complex packaging fee systems in the world. Consultant Clarissa Morawski, CM Consulting, explains what is going on with producer responsibility policies and programs in four major provinces, and provides insights on what to expect in Ontario and Quebec. (presentation paper)

South Korea - COUNTRY PAGE for 2003
Rapid industrialization has created a myriad of serious environmental problems for South Korea. South Korea has recently amended its recycling regulations, but has not repealed its ban on PS foam and PVC wraps packaging and users are paying high fees. There is a new mandate on electronics, and more labeling requirements. The Country Page covers cultural background and retail systems, MSW, the Authorization law and recent amendments, deposits, package recycling mandates, the "empty space ratio," electronics packaging, coding , transport packaging mandates, recycled content requirements, bans and landfill bans, other waste streams, use of deposit funds, ecolabeling, voluntary environmental management agreements, and contacts.

China - COUNTRY PAGE for 2003
China has cracked down on imports of scrap since the Basel Action Network expose in March 2002. China has recently created a number of new regulations impacting product importers. It is trying to set up a full battery collection system, and is considering a shared responsibility system for used electronics, with product makers paying half the cost.

Singapore - COUNTRY PAGE for 2003
The city-state has no direct mandates on manufacturers, though there are studies on new incentives to maximize recycling. A new Green Plan was filed in 2002. The Country Page covers cultural factors, retail systems, MSW disposal, studies on recycling, voluntary programs, deposits, other waste streams (including medical, chemical,wood, and batteries), ecolabeling program, and contact phone numbers.

Malaysia - COUNTRY PAGE 2003
Malaysia is trying to make its recycling mandates stick, with new plans for 2003. The Country Page includes cultural notes, information on retail systems, waste/recycling authorities, MSW disposal, deposits and fees, package recycling mandates, legislation, incentives and new initiatives, recycling rules governing specific materials, ozone-depleting substances, transport packaging mandates, bans, other waste streams, eco-labeling and contact information.

EU: Final directive on Waste Electronics & Electrical Equipment
Full text of the new Directive on Waste Electronics and Electrical Equipment from the European Union.

EU Directive on Packaging & Packaging Waste - Issue Summary 2003
Issue summary for 2003 Country Page reference, explains what's in the original 1994 Directive on Packaging Waste, with summary of proposed amendments in 2002,and details of proposed new list of packaging examples. 6 pgs Acrobat. For global password holders and pay-per-view.

Batteries - Issue Summary 2003
Updated battery recycling policy issue summary for the 2003 country pages. For global password holders. This section included with your hard copy reference when you subscribe to RLI.

Electronics Directives - Detailed Summary
Electronics Directives - current detailed summary of whats in WEEE and RoHS directives; who's affected; exemptions; international status table of laws; Status of EEE directive; BFRs. Prepared for the 2003 Country Page Reference

ONTARIO - Revised Blue Box Plan
This is the full plan outlined by Stewardship Ontario Jan. 23, 2003 for implementing fees on pakaging and papers by June 2003. Includes definitions, budgets, proposed fees, allowed calculation methods, feedback from the stakeholder meetings, plans for market development and public education.

Model Electronics Takeback Ordinance - CAW
This is the model electronics waste takeback ordinance from Californians Against Waste. A Los Angeles City Council member has already taken up the concept.

EU: Draft electronics design directive, Rev. 2002
EU draft directive on "establishing a framework for Eco-design of End Use Equipment" Incorporates energy design issues; uses the "CE" mark instead of a special mark. See story November 2002 RLI.

EU: Common Position on the PKG Dir. Amendments - Council of Ministers 9/20/02
This is the full text of the Common Position taken by the EU Council of Ministers October 17.

EU: Packaging Directive Amendments - First Reading - Sept. 3, 2002
This is the full text of the Packaging Directive amendments that passed on first reading at the EU parliament Sept. 3.

Electronics Recycling: What to Expect. . .North America Edition
This is the U.S. and Canada sections only of "Electronics Recycling: What to Expect from Global Mandates" It includes summaries of all the pilots, all U.S. legislation, political background and analysis; Canadian summary; Exclusive table of the state of electronics de-regulation in the states, and results of the 2001 state survey of recycling managers on this issue. Download the PDF, then contact us for the password. For more info click here. This report is just $75 for recyclers with a new subscription to State Recycling Laws Update or RLI.

Amendments to the Directive on Packaging & PKG Waste - July 2002
These are all of the amendments that cleared the EU Parliament Environment commitee on the packaging directive in July; it includes the justifications, and the amendments passed by the Enterprise committee. Also Available on Pay-per-view.

Taiwan: Waste Law 2001
Full Text English of the 2001 waste law in English.

Taiwan: Summary of Relavant Regulations for Electronics

Switzerland: 5th EPR2 Conference Overheads

Sweden: WEEE Law

Poland: Entrepreneur's Law

Norway: Collection Fees in English

Japan: Design Requirements; Notification
This is the METI order which requires design changes for a wide range of electronics items, construction and furniture.

Netherland: NVMP Affiliation Agreement

Denmark: WEEE Law

Belguim: Recoupel Overheads 2001

Amendments to RoHS and WEEE 4/2002

OECD Draft EE Guideance on PC Recycling

Nordic Swan - Printers Criteria

Nordic Swan - PC Criteria

EU: Ecolabel Criteria for PCs

Blue Angel - Computer Criteria

Intel Material Declaration Sample

Canon: Type III Ecolabel Sample

Texas Response (Ewastereg)

Turnkey Agreement ElectroniCycle

Texas Instruments Packaging Case History

Sony Overheads 2000

Sonoma County Resolution

San Francisco Resolutionon Ewaste

Panasonic DEF Overheads

New Hampshire Clarification

Motorola Cell Phone Pilot OVE2000

Massachusetts: EPR Resolution for WEEE

Draft Rule EPA CRTs 2002

Colorado comments on Ewaste

California: Staff Briefing on Ewaste 2002

Recycling of Engineering Plastics from Durable Goods: Challenges and Opportunities
Overheads from Mike Biddle's MB Polmers, presentation, Take it Back Pacific Rim Feburary 2000

BFR Paper - Albemarle Corp.
"Design For The Environment - Electrical and Electronic Equipment Sustainable Fire Safety" Susan D. Landry and Raymond B. Dawson; Albemarle Corporation

Germany: Batteries Law
Full Text of Germany's 1997 Batteries Ordinance

UK: Batteries Law 1994
Law concerning the disposal of batteries and accumulators.

Finland: Battery Act Amendments
Amendments in 1999 to Finland's Battery Act of 1995.

Finland: Battery Act 1995
Regulations concerning batteries and accumulators considered hazardous.

Sweden: Battery Law Amendments 1999
Amendments to Sweden's 1997 regualtions concerning batteries.

Spain: Battery Law 1996
Royal decree on regulating disposal of batteries and accumulators.

Poland: Entrepreneurs Act 2001
The act outlines regulations for product importers and producers, additionally the basis for calculating and collecting product and deposit fees are provided.

Norway: Battery Law
Regulations concerning changes in the regulations relating to batteries and accumulators. Full text of english version.

Denmark: Batteries Order 1996
Danish order on Ni-Cds and lead acid batteries

Italy: Battery Regulation
Regulations for incorporating directives 91/157/EEC and 93/68/EEC on batteries and accumulators containing dangerous substances.

Ireland: Waste Law 2000
Waste Management (hazardous waste) regulations in 2000.

Hungary: Battery Law 2001
Detailed regulations on treating dry cells, rechargable batteries or wastes.

Netherlands: Battery Law Amendments 2000
Amendments in 2000 to the Dutch Decree on Battery Disposal. Full text english version.

Belgium: Battery Order
Belgium battery deposit order enacted in April 1996. Full text in english.

Austria: Battery Order 1990

Electronics Recycling: What to Expect from Global Mandates INTERNATIONAL Only
These are the international and DFE sections from the new electronics recycling report, including heavy metals,plastics, labeling, and the international country secitons covering Europe, Asia and Latin America. 87 pgs. Global Password Holders version.

Electronics Recycling: What to Expect from Global Mandates - DOMESTIC ONLY
This is the domestic section of the new electronics recycling report. It includes U.S. regulation, pilot project summaries, political background, U.S. outlook, Canadian stewardship issues and legislation; as well as the appendix with the table of U.S. state de-regulation of electronics; state bill wrap and results of the 2001 state recycling managers survey. Version for Global Password Holders. 73 pgs Acrobat

CONNECTICUT: MERCURY BAN FULL TEXT
Bill summary and full text of HB 5539, which was on Governor's desk as of 5/23/02. Bill bans mercury in most products; allows alternative compliance - including takeback.

BELGIUM: Ecotax Law Amendments 1996
English translation of Belgium's ecotax law amendments 1996, includes references to batteries.

PORTUGAL: Battery Law of 2001
Full text English translation of Portugal's battery law February 2001

ROMANIA: Battery Law July 2000
Romania: Government Decision on batteries and accumulators containing hazardous substances

SLOVAKIA: Waste Law of May 2001
Slovakia's new waste law full text.

CHINA: Compulsory Certification List 2002
This is the list of items that must have a new label by April 2003 in order to be shipped into China or out of China. It replaces several other labels. This list has been translated from Chinese.

EU: Report on Second Reading of WEEE Directive April 2002
This is a table detailing what Rapportuer Karl Heinz florenz wants in terms of amendments put back into the WEEE directive on second reading. Dates9/10 April, 2002.

EU: Draft Amended Directive on PBDE's 3/02
This is the draft amended Directive on PBDE's - bromiated flame retardants. It has been expanded to include penta- and decca-PBDE's. Amended March 15, 2002.

The Evolution of Solid Waste Management in Latin America
The Executive Director of CEMPRE, Brazil, Andre Vilhena speaks on the slow evolution of waste management strategies in Latin America.

Solid Waste Management - What are the Concerns?
Janet Schneider of the Central Contra Costa County Waste Management division was a part of the panel discussion on "Money or Convenience, How do you get it back?" This slideshow deals with her views on the problem and the solutions of solid waste management...

EU Electronic Waste Update
Kris Pollet from the law firm of White and Case, Brussels, is a regular columnist for RLI. Here, he presents some interesting insights into the fate of orphan products in the EU. (More in RLI - April 2002).

New Applications for Degradable Plastics
Professor R Narayan from Michigan University has to his credit numerous technical papers, innovations and seminars to his credit. His expertise is the field of biodegradable plastics. At TIB 2002, he presented on the latest and the changes taking place all the time.

European Waste Management Policy
David Grant Lawrence, the Director for Sustainable Development at the European Commission was the keynote speaker at the inaugural session of the Take It Back! 2002 Conference in Las Vegas. Here, he presents some of the pointers on the direction and shape of policy that are likely to be taken in the EU in the coming days.

The Latest from Japan...and How Japanese Manufacturer's are Lobbying in Europe
Toshihiko Fujii, Secretary General of the Japan Business Council in Europe speaks on how Japan has been effectively lobbying to further their cause in Europe. A few pointers follow...

The Latest from China and Taiwan
Richard Ferris with the Law firm of Beveridge and Diamond based in Washington DC has been actively pursuing laws and regulations in Eastern and South Eastern Asia with special emphasis on China and Taiwan.

What's Hot - EPR Policy in Key Nations and Canada
Victor Bell, this year's co-sponsor updates the audience on what's the latest on EPR policies in Canada and several European States.

Export Policy - White Paper on electronics exports
EletroniCycle, a VT electronics recycler, has developed a background paper on what's really happening with electronics waste exports -- and what should be done.

Development of a Universal Plastic Resin Composition Sensor for Whole Parts and Reground Mixtures
Ed Grant is with SpectraCode a leading company that is engaged in making devices that measure the amount of a specific component in bulk waste.

Plastics Recovery in Europe
Dr Volker Gibs of DSD, Germany spoke on the Recovery of Plastic Packaging in Europe.

Status of the National Electronic Product Stewardship Initiative
Scott Cassel is at the forefront of the NEPSI conference and brings the latest on Product Stewardship Issues and the plans that are to be undertaken should talks make progress at Washington DC's next meeting.

Multi Stake-holder Recovery Project, Stage One
Ed Boisson an independent consultant handled talks for BEAR recently. He speaks on the continuing battle and offers his views on what the future might hold...

The Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive's Sustainability Contribution
Dr Stephen Anderson with Unilever Faberge UK spoke on EU's Packaging Waste Directive and how it is bringing about a change in the market including how Unilever is set to adopt the proposed changes in its packaging strategy.

Design for Environment - Plastics in Electronics - Reference Chart
This exclusive reference chart was developed by Raymond Communications in conjunction with the New Jersey Institute of Technology in 1998. We will update it soon for legislation -- but the properties remain the same. For Global Password Holders - we left it open so you can use it!

Purchasing Preference Laws -- LOCAL U.S. TABLE
This is the 1995 table of local purchasing preference ordinances. It is part of the appendix to the Purchasing Preference report of 1998.

Purchasing Preference Laws -- State Law Table
This is the State purchase preference laws table from 1998, which goes with the Purchasing Preference report. Includes a 1997 survey of enforcement of the Pp laws. GPS users. Do not copy.

Purchasing Preferences for Recycled Products (LIBRARY)
This report covers what all 50 states and 200 local governments have on the books in terms of purchasing preferences for recycled products. We analyze the issues, and provide a top reference on the laws. This 1998 report version is for Global Password Holders only. No permission to forward or make extra copies.

Transportation Packaging & the Environment LIBRARY
This is the 1997 report that covers the full range of issues for transport packaging, from pallets to dunnage to corrugated. We cover many case histories, and explain the takeback patent that still discourages some companies to refurbish their transport boxes. For Global Password Holders.

Recycling and Solid Waste in Latin America -- 2002 Update GPS Online version
This is the online reference version of the LAC 2002 report for Global Password Holders only. Please note you do not have a license to copy this - it is for your reference. Ignore Table of contents page numbers.

THAILAND Country Page 2002

TAIWAN Country Page 2002

SOUTH KOREA Country Page 2002

SINGAPORE Country Page 2002

MALAYSIA Country Page 2002

JAPAN Country Page 2002

HONG KONG Country Page 2002
Hong Kong has some voluntary recycling programs in effect, but there are no recycling laws – "let the market handle it" is still the rule. Paper, plastics and metals make up 78.7% of the materials recovered, while wood, textiles and other materials make up the rest. There is a consumer deposit on bottles of some soft drinks and milk manufactured and bottled in Hong Kong. MSW disposal, packaging regulation plans, deposits, transport packaging mandates, other waste streams, green labeling, contact phone numbers.

CHINA Country Page 2002

AUSTRALIA Country Page 2002

EAST EUROPE Country Pages 2002
HUNGARY: Hungary has a product fee system, and was one of the first countries to adopt a package recycling mandate. Country Page covers cultural, retail systems, MSW disposal, deposits and fees, Package recycling mandates, transport packaging mandates, other waste streams, contact phone numbers. POLAND: Poland is set to enact two broad laws that will cover packaging takeback as well as takeback on batteries, lamps, tires and certain appliances. It currently has a tax on plastic packaging. The Country Page covers cultural, retail systems, MSW disposal, eco-taxes, draft package recycling mandates, transport packaging mandates, bans, other waste streams, including electronics and batteries, contact phone numbers. The current edition of country pages carries regulatory and packaging laws in brief from Croatia, The Czech Republic, Estonia, Latvia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine. For more details on any country in particular, please call Raymond Communications at 301-345-4237

UNITED KINGDOM Country Pages 2002

SWITZERLAND Country Page 2002

SWEDEN Country Page 2002

SPAIN Country Page 2002

PORTUGAL Country Page 2002

NORWAY Country Page 2002

NETHERLANDS Country Page 2002

GREECE Country Page 2002

LUXEMBOURG Country Page 2002

ITALY Country Page 2002
Italy has implemented the packaging directive and has its own electronics recycling law. However, implementation has been slow and hard to measure. The Country Page covers cultural, retail systems, MSW disposal, deposits and fees, package recycling mandates, transport packaging mandates, package labeling requirements, bans, other waste streams, including electronics and batteries, collection organization data and fees (CONAI), contact phone numbers.

IRELAND Country Page 2002

HUNGARY Country Page 2002

GERMANY Country Page 2002

FRANCE Country Page 2002

AUSTRIA Country Page 2002

FINLAND Country Page 2002

DENMARK Country Page 2002

BELGIUM Country Page 2002
BELGIUM: All the power in Belgium is in the three regions: Brussels, Walloon and Flanders. Inter-cooperation agreement was necessary for packaging, and thee will be new regional agreements signed soon for electronics collection. Belgium is one of several countries that requires prevention plans from companies on their packaging. Country page covers cultural, retail systems, MSW disposal, deposits and fees, Eco-taxes, Co-operation agreement, Product standards law, transport packaging mandates, bans, other waste streams, including batteries and electronics, domestic ecolabeling program, FOST Plus and Vali-I-PAC fees for packaging, contact phone numbers. 2/11/2002

Guidelines for Regulating Wood Packaging Material in International Trade
This is the APPROVED guidelines from the Int. Plant Protection Convention, Food & Agriculture Organization of the United Nations on Wood packaging exports.

JAPAN: TABLE of Which Recycling Laws Affect Which Products
We have translated this table to English -- its long!! But it clarifies which products -- from copy machines to kitchen cabinets to computers to packaging -- are covered under which Japanese recycling or design for recycling law.

EU: Amendments to the Hazardous Shipments Regulations
Amends the EU's "Basel" regulation on transboudary movement of hazardous goods to conform with International agreements.

NETHERLANDS: Electronics Decree of 1998
Full text of the Dutch electronics law

BELGIUM: Recoupel Fees 2001
These are the fees from Recoupel, the national collection orgranization in Belgium for electronics. The group has set up agreements with the three regions. These fees are visible to the consumer, and are passed along.

JAPAN: Enforcement Order for Amended recycling law ; March 2001
ENFORCEMENT ORDER OF LAW FOR PROMOTION OF EFFECTIVE UTILIZATION OF RESOURCES; explains details of which companies are affected by the new expanded recycling law affecting certain electronics, and their design and recovery; specifies exemptions for small companies; from METI Revised March 2001

Global Packaging Mandates -- the Big Picture
Overheads from Michele Raymond; Packaging workshop "Global Packaging Mandates: How to Design for Environment and Save Money" Workshop given November 30, 2001 in Las Vegas These overheads are free and available to subscribers on request.

How to use Recycled Plastic in Your Bottles
Overheads from Jerry Claes, Director of Evironment, Graham Packaging; Claes provides tips on how to use recycled plastic in your bottles

Global Packaging Mandates: How to Design for Disposal and Save Money
These are the full overheads from Victor Bell's presentation at the TIB Packaging Workshop November 30, 2001 in Las Vegas. They are included then you purchase the proceedings. 128 overheads; explaining how systems work in Europe for packaging takeback; comparisons of fees; Tips on how to reduce your fees; case histories of what other companies have done; green labeling advice.

Packaging Waste Directive Revisions - 1 12/7/2001
Full Text of the draft revisions to the Directive on Packaging and Packaging Waste, December 7, 2001, as presented to the Parliament

Masterfile of Bills 2001 9/2001
This is the master file of U.S. recycling bills, current through September 2001. it is part of the appendix for the 2001 Year-End Edition. This version for Global Password Holders.

SRLU YEAR-END Edition 2001 - Online Version for Global Password Holders
This is the full text of the SRLU Year-End Edition 2001, which can be freely opened or downloaded by Global Password Holders. For information on this service, please go to the main Library page, and click on "Learn More about. . ."

SRLU YEAR-END Edition 2001 - FT Downloadable
This is the full text of the Year-End Edition 2001, complete with appendix, Masterfile of bills, and Acrobat index. For table of Contents, please see the list under"Learn more about Special Reports" Once you have downloaded it, please call 301-345-4237 to receive the password to open the main document. NOTE: THIS IS A ZIP File - you cannot view online, you must download, and un-zip it!

Belgium - battery Regulations (French)

Norway - Battery Ordinance (Norweigan)

Luxemburg Battery Regulations (French)

Japan: Battery recycling Goals, PC goals RC Translation 2/2001

Japan: "Enactment of the Cabinet Order and the Ministerial Ordinances of Law for Promotion of Effective Use of Resources" METI summary of what is covered in the 20021 Cabinet Orders on design - includes batteries

Collecting & Recycling of Used Ni-Cd & Other Rechargeable Batteries

Japan: Legislative System for Promotion of Creation of Recycle Oriented Society

RBRC Response to San Francisco Resolution June 25, 2001

RBRC Press Release March 2001: RBRC Announces it will take ALL rechargeables

Separate Collection of All Batteries - Report

Danish Fee on Lead Accumulators

Batteries & Accumulators Containing Dangerous Substances

Netherlands: Bulletin of Acts & Decrees - Battery Recovery

Denmark: Collection of Lead Accumulators & Subsidy to Collection of Disposal for Recycling Fee

Denmark: Collection of Hermetically Closed Nickel Cadmium Batteries

Finland Waste Act

Germany

Japan: METI Summary of Amended Recycling Law

Swiss Batteries Ordinance - Raymond Communications Translations

Taiwan: Batteries Values Regulations - June 26, 2000

Taiwan: Battery Subsidy Regulation - August 25, 2000

France: Marketing & Disposal of Primary & Rechargable Batteries - Law 1999

Japan: Battery Color Coding & Collection Explanation (voluntary)

Worl Battery Demand, freedonia -- Press Release

EUROBAT Press RElease May 2, 2001 RE: EU Batteries Directive

EPA seal Logo TIF File

Resolution - City of San Francisco June 25, 2001

Battery Recycling Usage Standards from RBRC

"Substitution of rechargeable NiCd batteries"

Financial Aspects of Collecting & Recycling Batteries in Europe - Korfmacher - Repreinted from the Warmer Bulletin July 2001
The battery industry has declared itself deeply disappointed by the new draft proposal for a European battery directive. Hans Korfmacher from Duracell Global Business Management Group sets out industry’s position in support of shared responsibility for more sustainable approach to policy and practice.

Status of Battery Recycling In Europe
Used battery collection and recycling is already an old story in Europe, although the situation is very different from one Member State to another when considering practical implementation.

New DG Environment Draft Battery Directive Unacceptable to Industry
The European Portable Battery Association (EPBA) strongly believes that the new draft battery Directive that DG Environment has just sent for European Commission Interservice Consultation does not take into account the excessive burden that it will place on the battery industry if it becomes a Directive. The costs are estimated to be between €500- €850 million per year, which is nearly a third of the industry’s annual revenue.

110 STAT. 1329 PUBLIC LAW 104–142—MAY 13, 1996
To phase out the use of mercury in batteries and provide for the efficient and cost-effective collection and recycling or proper disposal of used nickel cadmium batteries, small sealed lead-acid batteries, and certain other batteries, and for other purposes. May 13, 1996 [H.R. 2024]

Generic Battery Technology Comparison - Table

JAPAN: Ministerial Ordinance on Standards for Labeling of the Designated Containers
Full ordinance on labeling of containers, required under amendments to the waste act in 2000. 202 pages.

Japan: LAW FOR PROMOTION and Effective Utlization of Resources rev/ 6/2000
Full text of the revised main recycling law for Japan; revised in June 2000. Full English translation.

SPAIN: Packaging Waste Law of 1997
Full Text of Spain's packaging waste law, enacted in 1997.

Battery Recovery Laws Worldwide -- 2001 Update (LIBRARY)
This is the main text of the battery recovery laws report including tables; updated version from July 2001. This version is for Global Password Holders use only. Appendix Items are in the full text library separately.

Battery Recovery Laws Worldwide -- 2001 Update
Covers battery recovery requirements in 24 countries; expanded country summaries;updated tables of laws; includes labeling issues. Includes details on the U.S. RBRC collection system; budget; political problems; history; more! Appendix has position papers on European cadmium ban; extra details, analysis of some technical issues; full text of the existing European batteries directives, proposed amendments; U.S. battery law; examples of labels, Japan color coding system. 100 pages, plus extensive appendix with 21 documents. Updated 7/01; NOTE: THIS IS A ZIP FILE You cannot view online. You must download and contact us for password to the main document. It does NOT include expanded appendix of laws, which was expanded in 2002 to cover 21 countries. To purchase the expanded appendix, please contact us, or use Fax Order form to order CD with extended appendix.

EC: Draft Amendments to the Directive on Packaging, June 2001
This document is being circulated at the European Commission, and observers say will form the basis for the draft the EC will send to the Parliament this fall. It includes details on current recovery rates in the member states, new proposed targets, and new language that aims to clarify the definition of "packaging."

Europe: Green Paper on Integrated Product Policy

Belgium Eco Tax Law
Act modifying ordinary act of July 16, 1993 for completing the federal structure of the State.

Canada: Ontario Bill 90
Controversial proposal from June 2001, giving a new Waste Diversion Ontario group powers to require recycling fees from different industry sectors.

Europe: Directive on Packaging and Packaging Waste

Europe: European Communities Packaging Identification Decision
Commission decision establishing the identification system for packaging materials pursuant to European Parliament and Council Directive on packaging and packaging waste.

Waste Management in Brazil
Overheads from Andre Vilhena, CEMPRE, on "Trends and opportunities for technology transfer." in Brazil; given June 2000 in Toronto.

EU: Draft Directive On Electronics Design
Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the impact on the environment of electrical and electronic equipment.("EEE Directive")

French Packaging Decree

Europe Landfill Directive
Europe Landfill Directive of Wastes.

Poland 2001 Packaging Laws

US Environmental Labeling & Resin Coding YE2000
These are the sections detailing how to use environmental labeling terms, ISO definitions and detailing on how to use the U.S. plastic bottle resin codes. From the SRLU Year End 2000.

JAPAN: Complete Guidance on Package Labeling Law 8/2000
Complete translated report from Japan that explains how to use the symbols for paper and plastic packaging now required under the country's packaging waste law, as amended August 2000. Appendix provides examples with illustrations. 37 pages,

EU: Council of Minsters Draft of WEEE/ROHS Directives - June 13, 2001
Full Text of the WEEE and RoHS Directives as approved by the Council of Ministers June 13; it goes back to the Parliament for further consideration.

HUNGARY Country Page 2001

Issue Summaries.
Summaries of issues in Europe: What to Put on the Box, PVC, Medical Packaging, Electronics, Batteries and the Basel Convention

LATIN AMERICA INTRODUCTION 2001
Basic overview of recycling policy developments in Latin American countries, covering packaging, batteries, electronics, tires, plastics, flourescent lamps, used oil, pesticide packaging, construction waste, and expired medicines; eight countries mentioned.

VENEZUELA Country Page 2001
Venezuela is environmentally aware, though recycling is taken care of internally. It has not ratified the Basel Convention. Country Page covers cultural, retail, MSW disposal, recycling figures, deposits, packaging policies, material coding, other waste streams, (Hazardous wastes) contacts.

PERU Country Page 2001
While jurisdiction for the environment is fuzzy, a new packaging takeback law passed in 2000 makes Peru the first Latin American country to jump on the “producer responsibility” bandwagon at the federal level. Country Page covers cultural, retail, MSW disposal, deposits, packaging mandate, industrial and hazardous waste; contacts.

MEXICO Country Page 2001

COLOMBIA Country Page 2001
Politics has prevented Colombia from enforcing many of its environmental laws in the past. There are proposals for a recycling law that would impact importers, but apparently it has not been enacted. Country Page covers cultural, retail, MSW disposal, recycling figures, deposits, proposed packaging policies, material coding, landfill bans , other waste streams, ecolabeling; contacts.

CHILE Country Page 2001

ARGENTINA Country Page 2001
Most of the power in Argentina lies with the state governments, and there are currently voluntary recycling programs and deposits. However, there are some stringent proposals in the Congress that would restrict packaging, hazardous wastes, industrial waste, and battery takeback. Country Page covers cultural, retail systems, MSW disposal, deposits, packaging mandates, coding, bans, federal proposals, green purchasing, and seven contacts.

SINGAPORE Country Page 2001

NEW ZEALAND Country Page 2001
The Zero Waste New Zealand Trust has been spreading its gospel around the world, but this country has voluntary recycling programs. The Country Page covers cultural, retail systems, MSW disposal, voluntary programs, other waste streams, ecolabeling, contact phone numbers.

MALAYSIA Country Page 2001

INDONESIA Country Page 2001
Indonesia has a waste problem, but its system still relies upon rag pickers at landfills. The Country Page covers cultural, retail systems, MSW disposal, other waste streams, green labeling, contact phone numbers from 1997.

HONG KONG Country Page 2001

AUSTRALIA Country Page 2001

EP Amendments to the WEEE, ROHS Directives, May 15, 2001
Full Text of the 100 amendments to the WEEE & ROHS Directives made on the European Parliament floor May 15, 2001. We pulled out the relevant amendments from a larger document, and put it together with the ROHS amendments.

Guidance on Heavy Metals, BFR's, other Substances in Electronics
"Guidance Document on the Appliance of Substances under Special Attention in Electric and Electronic Products" 8/2000 from CEFIC, EACEM, EECA,EICTA, EUROMETAUX Provides detailed information and analysis of each substance, how it is used, alternatives, guide for safe usage. Goes beyond those substances already in the draft ROHS. Global password holders.

Heavy Metals in Vehicles - Okopol Report 2000
This 51-page report explaines eaxcly what heavy metals are found in vehicles, how such wastes are handled in Europe currently, and what the environmental implications are for leaching, as well as what manufacturers are doing to phase them out. For global password holders.

Battery, WEEE & EOLV Initiatives in Latin America
Presentation (detailed overheads) by consultant Keith Ripley on battery, electronics and end-of-life vehicles regulatory initiatives in Latin America. Presented at Take It Back! Pacific Rim, February 29, 2000 in Los Angeles.

TAIWAN: Instructions for IT fee Labeling
Taiwan: INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICATIONS TO RECEIVE DATA PROCESSING PRODUCT RECYCLING FEE PAYMENT MARKS; June 1998. Thanks to Richard Ferris for a copy. For global password holders.

TAIWAN: Waste Disposal Law, 1997
Taiwan's current waste law translated to English. Speial thanks to Richard Ferris for a copy! For global paassword holders.

ITALY Country Page

Coping with International Packaging Takeback Laws: The Details
Detailed paper presented at a special packaging workshop at the Take it Back! Pacific Rim conference March 1, 2000 in Los Angeles, by top European policy expert David Perchard. 51 pages; includes fee tables; covers all major countries.

UPDATE ON BASEL CONVENTION BARRIERS
UPDATE ON BASEL CONVENTION BARRIERS TO CROSS-BORDER SHIPMENTS OF END-OF-LIFE ELECTRONICS AND OECD ESM INITIATIVES - paper presented by Paul Hagen, Beveridge & Diamond P.C. at the Take it Back! Pacific Rim conference, February 29, 2000, Los Angeles. 17 pages. Available for global password holders.

NORWAY: Agreement on Electronics 1998
Norway: Agreement between government and industry for takeback of electronics, 1998.

EU: End of Life Vehicles Directive Full Text
Full text of the European Union's end-of-life vehicles directive. Law requires member states to enact takeback laws for autos; restricts heavy metals in vehicles. Enacted in 2000.

NETHERLANDS: Packaging Covenant II
Full text of the voluntary covenant on package recycling.

U.S. Battery Law 1996
Text of the U.S. battery recycling law, passed by Congress in 1996. Includes voluntary takeback, labeling requirements, as well as "easily removable" requirements. Authorizes Universal Waste rules to ease regulatory burden on recycling of rechargable batteries in the U.S.

EC Decision on Wood Packaging
Decision restricts un-treated wood packaging from the U.S., Canada and parts of Asia; specifies labeling, type of treatment required. 2/2000

Battery Recycling in Europe: Current Trends
Alain Vassart, with the European battery Recycling Assn. provided an excellent overview of the status of battery laws and related recycling issues in Europe at the Take it Back! 2001 conference April 19. The paper includes reference tables, and explanations of how batteries are recycled in Europe.

Reusable Shipping Containers: When do they Make Sense?
MSU Packaging Professor Diana Twede provides a great overview of how to make those decisions to go with reusable containers for transport packaging. Her presentation at Take it Back! 2001 includes examples from the scores of workshops she has participated in at MSU. The full Proceedings CD includes her overheads with photos. You can ordet the full Proceedings via the Fax order form!

Takeback Laws in Europe: Which Countries to Look Out for
Most European countries have been slow to enforce their packaging takeback laws -- though the U.K. has moved on 65 companies, and the Duales System Deutschland has sued hundreds of companies for using the green dot and not paying fees. Two countries have moved on electronics takeback enforcement. Steve Oliver of KPMG, U.K. takes a look at what plans the countrie have for future enforcement -- watch out! His overheads are also included in the full CD of papers from Take it Back! 2001, available for just $250 with license. The Proceedings book includes 22 presentations, including ten papers, 16 overheads in full color! You can order the Proceedings via the Fax order form.

Recycling Directives in the European Union: An Outlook
In his keynote address to the 2001 Take it Back! Conference April 18, Karl-Heinz Florenz provided some down-to earth analysis and advice to American industry, on both the electronics Directives and proposed amendments to the Packaging directive. You can purchase the full text of his speech here, but we suggest you get the full Proceedings, just $250 including site license. The CD is 17 megs. and you can order it on the Fax Order form -- its available now!

Every Business Guide to California's Plastics Recycling Law
Our 1999 report provides general guidance on how to comply with California's recycled content law for rigid plastic containers, including design suggestions, explanations of current technology, political outlook. The California Integrated Waste Management Board has filed notices with more than 1,500 companies demanding compliance information. Raymond Communications plans a Workshop on compliance with this law and packaging takeback laws around the world Sept. 13 2001 in Las Vegas. We plan on updating this document later in 2001. Keep checking the Conferences section of this site!

Getting Green Dotted: The German Recycling Law Expained in Plain English
German consumers used nearly 11% less packaging in 1995 than 1991, while disposable packaging use in the U.S. increased about 13% during the same period, according to Getting Green Dotted: The German Recycling Law Explained in Plain English. The 53-page report covers: history,labeling,the refillables quota issue, how fees are asessed, transport packaging, the Kassel Tax, effects on packaging consumption and packaging designs, material flows, DSD's influence globally See Special reports page for other details!

BRAZIL Country Page 2001

JAPAN: Framework of a Standard Concerning Manufacturers of PC for Making Judgment on Implementing Voluntary Collection and Recycling
JAPAN: Draft regulation that sets out the takeback requirements for personal computers, laptops and the new, more mandatory requirements for Sealed Lead Acid, Sealed Nickel-Cadmium Rechargeable, Sealed Nickel-H Rechargeable and Lithium Secondary batteries.

EU: Draft Commission Decision concerning standards of Directive 94/62/EC on packaging and packaging waste.
Draft Commission decision whether to accept CEN standards on packaging. All but two standards have been rejected.

STATE RECYCING LAWS UPDATE - Year-End 2000
SRLU Year-End 2000 contains 140 pages, covers 32 recycling policy issues. Includes a full 50-state wrap-up of existing laws and recent legislation, as well as the full masterfile of bills for July 2000. See Special reports page for details and Table of Contents.