Electronic Waste Recycling

EDM number 1992 in 2010-12, proposed by Clive Efford on 23/06/2011.
Categorised under the topic of Waste management.

That this House is concerned by the findings of the Environmental Investigation Agency's report System Failure revealing that hazardous waste electrical and electronic equipment is routinely being illegally exported from the UK; notes the need for greater auditing and accountability of electronic waste streams at all stages of collection, handling and treatment; urges stricter regulation and monitoring of Producer Compliance Schemes to ensure illegal practices are stamped out; and urges support for the Environment Agency to enable it to tackle illegal trade in e-waste.

This motion has been signed by a total of 36 MPs.