Contents
Introduction: Electronics and E-waste, what are the problems?
Electronics and E-waste – what problems are being caused?
Carbon emissions in consumption
Exportation and toxic chemicals
Increasing the collection of E-waste
Free riding by online retailers and marketplaces
Designing a new Extended Producer Responsibility scheme
2 Preventing E-waste and Using Resources Better
Durability: making electronics last longer again
Planned or programmed obsolescence
Intentional prevention of repair
VAT reduction on repair services
Requirements related to strengthening the right to repair
Promoting the re-use of electronics
The focus of government investment
Conclusions and recommendations
Appendix 1: UK E-waste in numbers
Appendix 2: UK Electrical and Electronic Equipment categories
Appendix 3: Critical Raw Materials
Appendix 4: Why electronic products become waste
List of Reports from the Committee during the current Parliament
Published: 26 November 2020 Site information Accessibility statement