Recycle Facts

15 May 2009

Dell Takes Strong Recycling Stance

Dell has just become the first major computer manufacturer to ban the export of non-working electronics to developing countries as part of its global policy on recycling and responsible electronics disposal.

Tod Arbogast, director of sustainable business, Dell: “As lone of the world’s leading providers of technology, we recognize our responsibility to get on to sure that technology is disposed of by the book at the aim of its usable life. These additions to our disposition policy reflect the way Dell has been in commission for years with regard to electronics disposition. We strongly encourage the rest of the industry to do the same using globally consistent practices like these.”

26 Apr 2009

Electrics Recycling Proves to be a Fantastic Success

A new scheme fit up on Oxfordshire to recycle electrical items has been called a success with approximately 1200 goods being composed over the program.

The local District Council, Cherwell organised vans tov isit the district on three Saturdays in March to collect small electrical goods from local residency’s. Over 400 people dropped off goods including TVs and radios, vacuum cleaners, hi-fi equipment and PC’s

The council made it apparent that the goods will be recycled rather than dumped in landfill.

13 Apr 2009

Guernsey Islanders are being questioned for their opinions and thoughts about how to boost recycling in Guernsey.

The Recycling Advisory Forum has said that is wants to reside in younger people, save for anyone interested must be free for meetings on the last Tuesday of every month.

About 30% of islanders’ waste is recycled, save for Guernsey’s Mont Cuet tip is subdue estimated to be full by 2019. An application form to join the meetings is available online at the States of Guernsey web site.