Resources and links

Government departments, trade bodies and more information on legislation

The following are links to web sites and relevant pages that provide more information on WEEE and ROHS, including the directives, and potential future policies through the government's sustainable development strategy.

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) web pages dedicated towards sustainable development and the environment.

The WEEE Directive
Dedicated to information on the WEEE directive including: General information, estimated timetable, provisions, and supporting documents.

The ROHS Directive
Dedicated to information on the ROHS directive including: General information, estimated timetable, provisions, and supporting documents.

Industry Council for Electronic Equipment Recycling (ICER)
ICER is a source of knowledge and expertise on WEEE issues. It addresses a broad range of measures affecting electrical and electronic equipment. As a cross industry association, it tackles the implications for the whole supply chain.

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)
DEFRA Consumer products and the environment links to a section that relates the governments plans on sustainable development with consumer products. It also provides general information on Integrated Product Policy (IPP).
DEFRA Sustainable development is an overview of what and why the government is backing sustainable development including the government's sustainable development strategy.

Intellect
U.K. Trade Body for I.T., Telecommunications and Electronics (Intellect). Provides more information on WEEE and ROHS, it also has related news, articles and information complimented by sources of advice.

WEEE Recycling Network
The Network is an information service for small businesses covering all aspects of the WEEE Directive.

Soldertec
Latest information on lead free solutions.

Envirowise PCB Manufacturing Guides

GG303 Reducing water and effluent costs in PCB manufacturing

GG396 Reducing material costs in PCB manufacturing Envirowise Case Studies

CS286 Copper recovery cuts costs and waste

CS319 Solder and cost recovery from dross

BG279R Benchmarking water use in printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing