Early day motion · EDM 1992 · 23 Jun 2011

ELECTRONIC WASTE RECYCLING

Tabled by Clive Efford (Labour) 36 signatures

The motion

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.

Source: the official Early Day Motions database.