News / Events
Digital River Fee Management News and Events:
Company Press Release
February 4, 2009
Regulatory Fee Management Webcast
CEA E-Commerce Webcast Series: Mastering WEEE and Other Regulatory Compliance Requirements in U.S. and Europe
https://admin.na3.acrobat.com/_a89885078/p72571116/
Industry News:
Following The Trail Of Toxic E-Waste
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/11/06/60minutes/main4579229.shtml
WEEE enforcement needs to be more stringent
http://www.rapidonline.com/latestnews.aspx?id=18572672&tier1=Electronic+Components&title=WEEE+enforcement+needs+to+be+more+stringent
European Commission News Site
http://ec.europa.eu/internal_market/copyright/news/news_en.htm
Studies on WEEE
http://ec.europa.eu/environment/waste/weee/studies_weee_en.htm
WEEE Directive in full force from Sunday
http://www.electronicsweekly.com/Articles/2007/06/29/41714/weee-directive-in-full-force-from-sunday.htm
African stakeholders discuss e-waste challenges at the WasteCon’08 in Durban, South Africa
http://ewasteguide.info/african-stakeholders
Report criticizes U.S. e-waste policies
http://ewasteguide.info/report-criticizes-us
India may become outsourcing hub for e-waste management
http://ewasteguide.info/india-may-become-out
UK investigates e-waste dumping in Ghana
http://ewasteguide.info/uk-investigates-e-wa
China approves e-waste regulation – systems proposed, penalties established
http://ewasteguide.info/china-approves-e-was
Industry Events:
Conference: Implement The Next Phase Of REACH in 2009
Where: Le Meridien, London, UK
When: 25 November 2008
How much: £599 plus VAT
Further details: www.endsreachconference.com
Speaker Include: DEFRA, ECHA, Boots the Chemist, REACHReady, Henkel et.
Conference: Ireland's Electronic Waste Challenge - The ERP Perspective
Where: Clontarf Castle, Dublin 3, IRELAND
When: Wednesday 19th November, 2008
How much: Free
Further details: http://www.erpconference2008.com/index.htm
A collaboration between ERP Ireland and ERP UK to provide fresh insight into ERP’s electrical waste management strategy and how we can help you achieve your WEEE compliance endeavors. We invite our members, stakeholders, local authorities and Government officials to exchange their views, learn best practices and forge successful relationships.
Conference: Electrical & Electronic Equipment and the Environment 2008
Where: Skyline Hotel, Heathrow, UK
When: 19 – 20 November 2008
How much: £697.50 plus VAT (if booked by 8 October)
Further details: http://shop.era.co.uk
Speaker Include: AEA Europe, DEFRA, Korea Environmental Council in Europe.
Conference: 5th Annual REACH Conference
Where: Hilton Hotel, Brussels
When: 27-28 November 2008
How much: €1350 plus 21% VAT
Further details: www.agra-net.com/REACH
Speaker Include: ECHA, BASF AG, Swedish Chemicals Agency, Procter & Gamble.
Conference: 8th International Electronics Recycling Congress
Where: Salzburg Congress, Salzburg, Austria
When: 21 – 23 January 2009
How much: € 1390 if booked before 30 November 2008.
Further details: www.icm.ch
Speaker Include: European Commission, Panasonic Europe, Taiwan EPA, CRT Recycling Ltd, Stena Technoworld, Ademe
Conference: Engaging the Public – Driving high performance through food waste, hard-to-reach groups & waste prevention
Where: Barbican Centre, London, UK
When: 29 January 2009
How much: £425 plus Vat (private sector); £375 plus VAT (public sector)
Further details: www.engagethepublic.com
Speaker Include: WRAP, Waste Watch, South Ayrshire Council, Get it Sorted.
The importance in getting your communication strategy right in the first instance is essential. This one-day conference will provide integral information that will empower you to achieve excellence and succeed in meeting your targets.
Conference: Electronics & Battery Recycling 2009
Where: Toronto, Canada
When: 24-26 June, 2009
How much: TBD
Further details: www.icm.ch
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