3.1K views · 58 reactions | What is WEEE? WEEE or Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment includes e-waste containing hazardous components like lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls (PBDEs) and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs). | EMB Central Office | Facebook

4K views · 39 reactions | Do you ever wonder what happens to your old iron, kettle or toaster when it goes for recycling? According to Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Ireland’s annual report published today, consumers in Ireland recycled a record amount of e-waste items last year - 40,804 tonnes or just over 10kg per person. However, it said Ireland still fell short of targets set by Europe and more needs to be done | Read more: https://rte.ie/b/1389879 | RTÉ News | Facebook