Widespread Ignorance of Law on IT Equipment Disposal

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New legislation will soon regulate how UK businesses dispose of their IT equipment – but 89 per cent of businesses are still unaware of it and most will fall foul of its terms unless they radically change their practices.

These are the findings of an environmental survey by MIREC Asset Management, based in Dumfries, Scotland which tested awareness of the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE Directive).

It also found that only one in ten businesses has any kn... (432 more words)

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