Did EPEAT consider a criterion prohibiting export of electronic recycling materials to non-OECD countries?
This was an issue of considerable discussion during the development of the EPEAT criteria. Several options were considered, an issue paper was developed, advocates of export restrictions made presentations to the Development Team (DT), and the DT voted on a proposal to address export related issues. The DT decided to address export issues via the parameters put forward in the EPA Plug-In To eCycling Guidelines for Materials Management. The DT further decided to adopt the EPA’s Plug-In To eCycling Guidelines for Materials Management as the required criterion for end-of-life management services.
