Early Day Motion·EDM 1992

ELECTRONIC WASTE RECYCLING

23 June 201136 Signatures

Primary sponsor

Clive Efford

LabourEltham and Chislehurst

Motion Text

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.