Recycling

CDR Global, Inc. takes a proactive approach to environmental issues and implements procedures in our operations in accordance with requirements of Local and State governments.

The WEEE directive (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) is widely perceived as the benchmark and the following are highlights of requirements,
Exclusion of incineration for energy recovery as recycling option.

• Removal of harmful substances in manufacture.
• Targets set for Collection and Re-Use/Recycling (emphasis on re-use).
• Producer responsibility for scheme management and achievement of targets.
• Possible mandatory take-back schemes.
• No charges for private recycling.

As an example, IT equipment is currently responsible for some 44% of this waste stream total in Europe and is a key element in the commissions targets for re-use, since many of the other electronic waste products do not lend themselves to re-use.

The above proposals are transforming the redundant IT sector and will have implications for every commercial undertaking. IDC (International Data Corporation) estimate that the IT re-marketing/re-use sector will double over the next four years despite plummeting unit prices.