What laws exist in other countries regarding e-waste?
The European Union is in the process of implementing rules to guide member countries on ways to regulate e-waste. These rules will affect manufacturers, recyclers and users of electronic products. Manufacturers will be required to phase-out certain hazardous substances from their products and also require “take-back” options on their products from users. In Japan, similar rules are scheduled to gradually take effect over the next few years regarding controls on e-waste and hazardous materials in electronic products.
