Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment: A South Australian Perspective

The issue of waste from electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) is one of growing concerns at national and international levels.

The objectives of this study arise from the project brief given in Appendix A. They include
* to undertake a literature review with a view to establishing which measures are being
adopted globally and nationally to cope with the problem of waste production from
electrical and electronic equipment
* to identify what constitutes electrical and electronic waste beyond information technology
(IT) and computer equipment
* to establish benchmarks by ascertaining what constitutes best practice in dealing with
WEEE

These objectives are to be achieved largely by means of a literature review and market
research. Findings from the study are to assist with the determination of future waste reduction and recycling activities and potential business opportunities.