On the recycling and disposal of household white goods in response to WEEE legislation and the “˜fastest growing waste mountain’ in Europe. Miele, the German manufacturer of high quality domestic appliances, commercial equipment and fitted kitchens has responded to recent legislation laying down rules for the recycling and safe disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) by launching its’ very own consumer guide.
The “˜What does WEEE mean to me?’ guide is designed to clarify potentially confusing new household waste and recycling legislation for consumers. The guide outlines concisely what needs to be done whilst drawing attention to the harm that electrical waste can cause to the environment when not recycled or disposed of responsibly.
Electrical and electronic products are increasingly seen to be responsible for the fastest growing “˜waste mountain’ in Europe. In 2006, over two million tonnes of electrical and electronic items, including household appliances and white goods, were dumped in landfill.
The new WEEE regulations, which come fully into force in August 2007 are designed to encourage consumers, manufacturers, distributors and retailers to develop an environmentally responsible approach to the disposal of household electrical and electronic waste.
Miele is committed to innovation in creating responsible and sustainable products and technology. The brand currently holds an unrivalled track record for the production of appliances that last for longer and outlive those that are produced by other manufacturer.
Miele takes it’s environmental credentials so seriously that the Company’s Administration and -Facilities Director Anthony Stephens is a non-executive director on the board at Valpak ““ the leading compliance scheme responsible for advising and consulting with the government on waste and recycling issues affecting both consumers and industry in the UK.
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Directive (WEEE) has now been implemented in every EU member state except Malta, which is scheduled to become fully compliant by the end of 2008.
The Miele Guide “˜What does WEEE mean to me?’ can also be downloaded from the Miele website.
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