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Asia: Status of RoHS Take It Back 05
March 24, 2005
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.
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Testing: Status of New ASTM Committee Agreements In 2005 Take It Back 05
March 24, 2005
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.
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The Status of Interpretations From The Technical Adaptation Committee, European Commission Take It Back 05
March 24, 2005
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.
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Sony: 15 years of E-waste Recycling Take It Back 05
March 24, 2005
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.
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California: Implementation of the Advance Recovery Fee Take It Back 05
March 24, 2005
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.
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Battery Recycling Policy - New Bans in 2005? Take It Back 05
March 24, 2005
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.
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Choosing the Collection Organization: The Philips Experience Take It Back 05
March 24, 2005
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.
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Status of WEEE implementation in Europe Take It Back 05
March 24, 2005
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!
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Using Recycled Content Across the Board Take It Back 05
March 24, 2005
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.
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RoHS: Celestica : Data Collection for RoHS Compliance
By Steven Boychyn
October 6, 2004
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.
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EASTERN EUROPEAN Packaging Laws - Telecon Slides
By David Perchard
September 15, 2004
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.
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RoHS Teleconference: "Industry Challenges in RoHS Implementation"
By Scott O'Connell
July 16, 2004
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.
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Marine Litter Solutions in California
April 5, 2004
Andrew Casana's TIB WEST 2004 discussion of California's pollution problems, and comments on raising public awareness and participation.
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Marine Litter and Plastics
April 5, 2004
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.
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Packaging Improvements on a Global Scale
April 5, 2004
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".
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Navigating Ontario’s Packaging Crisis
April 5, 2004
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.
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Producer Responsibility Legislation and Initiatives in INDIA
April 5, 2004
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.
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New Recycling and Labeling Laws in KOREA
April 5, 2004
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.
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Dealing with RoHS on a Global Basis
April 5, 2004
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.
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California: Implementation of a CRT Fee
March 31, 2004
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.
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Collective European WEEE Systems' Results
March 31, 2004
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.
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Update on Lead-Free Initiatives
March 31, 2004
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.
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Implementing Green Purchasing Policy at NTT
March 31, 2004
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.
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A European Approach to RoHS Compliance
March 31, 2004
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.
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Implementation of WEEE and RoHS Status Report
March 31, 2004
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.
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ASIA's Updated EPR Laws TIB West
March 31, 2004
Chris Hazen provides and update on EPR laws on packaging and electronics for China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, from his TIB WEST 2004 presentation.
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JAPAN's PC Recycling Law TIB West
March 31, 2004
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.
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AUSTRIA's Packaging Directives TIB West
March 31, 2004
Christian Mayer, of Alstoff Recycling, Austria reveals how packaging directive amendments will impact collection organizations, from TIB WEST 2004 proceedings.
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EUROPE's Updated Recycling Policies
March 31, 2004
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.
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Global Reycling Policy: The Outlook
April 27, 2004
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.
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Global Packaging Status TIB West
March 31, 2004
Ed Bauer's (Bausch & Lomb) take on packaging improvements on a global scale, from his Take It Back WEST 2004 session.
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IBM's Incoming Packaging TIB West
March 31, 2004
Rob Stegner, Senior Packaging Engineer for IBM (North Carolina) shows improved supplier packaging strategies in his Take It Back WEST 2004 presentation.
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Durable Plastics TIB West
March 31, 2004
President of Recovery Plastics International, Ron Kobler discusses polymer separation challenges in his Take It Back! WEST 2004 presentation.
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Attack of the Killer Bugs! Wood Packaging Update
By Bob Sanders
March 13, 2003
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
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Europe: What to Expect from Packaging Law Amendments
By Julian Carroll, Managing Director, EUROPEN
March 12, 2003
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)
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Making Sense of German Packaging Turmoil & Deposit Policies Worldwide
By B. Scot Flewelling, Director of Business Development, TOMRA ASA
March 12, 2003
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)
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Japan: More Recycling Amendments in 2003
By Kanji Tamamushi, Consultant, Tamamushi Consulting
March 12, 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)
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Paper Packaging: Worldwide Compliance
By Laura Rowell, Senior Consultant, World Product Compliance, MeadWestvaco Corporation
March 12, 2003
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)
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Packaging Optimization Through Technology
By Gaylynn Durkin, Senior Packaging Manager, Eastman Kodak Company
March 12, 2003
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)
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Sustainable Packaging: The Balanced Approach
By Andrew Jenkins, Advisor, Environmental & Packaging Compliance, The Boots Company
March 12, 2003
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)
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PET Barriers, Tints & Recycling
By Peter Anderson, RecycleWorlds Consulting
March 12, 2003
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)
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Asia: Tightening the Screws
By Ee Lin Wan
March 11, 2003
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)
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Waste Electronics Collection in Europe: What's Next.
By Filip Geerts
March 11, 2003
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)
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Canada: Provinces Prepare for EPR
By Clarissa Morawski, CM Consulting
March 7, 2003
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)
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BFR Paper - Albemarle Corp.
July 11, 2002
"Design For The Environment - Electrical and Electronic Equipment Sustainable Fire Safety" Susan D. Landry and Raymond B. Dawson;
Albemarle Corporation
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Solid Waste Management - What are the Concerns?
By Janet Schneider
May 14, 2002
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...
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EU Electronic Waste Update
By Kris Pollet
April 1, 2002
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).
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New Applications for Degradable Plastics
By Prof. Ramani Narayan
April 1, 2002
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.
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European Waste Management Policy
By David Grant Lawrence
April 1, 2002
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.
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The Latest from China and Taiwan
By Richard ('Tad') Ferris
April 1, 2002
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.
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Plastics Recovery in Europe
By Volker Gibs
April 1, 2002
Dr Volker Gibs of DSD, Germany spoke on the Recovery of Plastic Packaging in Europe.
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Multi Stake-holder Recovery Project, Stage One
By Ed Boisson
April 1, 2002
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...
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What to Expect from European Packaging Mandates Take It Back 05
By Gary Parker
March 24, 2005
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.
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Design for Environment - Plastics in Electronics - Reference Chart
March 27, 2002
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!
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Global Packaging Mandates: How to Design for Disposal and Save Money
By Victor Bell
December 19, 2001
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.
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Guidance on Heavy Metals, BFR's, other Substances in Electronics
May 20, 2001
"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.
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Heavy Metals in Vehicles - Okopol Report 2000
By Sander, Lohse, Pirntke
May 20, 2001
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.
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Battery, WEEE & EOLV Initiatives in Latin America
By Keith Ripley
May 20, 2001
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.
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Coping with International Packaging Takeback Laws: The Details
By David Perchard
May 14, 2001
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.
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UPDATE ON BASEL CONVENTION BARRIERS
By Paul Hagen
May 14, 2001
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.
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Battery Recycling in Europe: Current Trends
By Alain Vassart
May 13, 2001
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.
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Reusable Shipping Containers: When do they Make Sense?
By Diana Twede, Ph.D.
May 13, 2001
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!
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Takeback Laws in Europe: Which Countries to Look Out for
By Stephen Oliver
May 13, 2001
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.
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Recycling Directives in the European Union: An Outlook
By Karl-Heinz Florenz
May 13, 2001
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!
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Belgium: A Regulator's View Take It Back 05
By Denis Pohl
March 24, 2005
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.
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Global Packaging Mandates -- the Big Picture
By Michele Raymond
December 19, 2001
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.
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REACH beyond RoHS: What's Next? Take It Back 05
March 24, 2005
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.
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Australia: New Covenants and a Global Packaging Outlook Take It Back 05
March 24, 2005
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.
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Implementation of Packaging Waste Legislation in Taiwan Take It Back 05
March 24, 2005
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.
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Implementation of Canadian E-waste Laws Take It Back 05
March 24, 2005
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!
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No Deposit, No Return, No Curbside Take It Back 05
March 24, 2005
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.
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QUEBEC: What’s in Store for New Packaging Fees? Take It Back 05
March 24, 2005
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.
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Dealing with Global Packaging Design Mandates Take It Back 05
March 24, 2005
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.
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CALIFORNIA: Recycled Content Now Required Take It Back 05
March 24, 2005
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?
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