A number of our readers have asked for more information about what The Ellen MaCarthur Foundation said to the Welsh Government in a recent report to them. We’re particularly pleased that someone like EMF are able to understand what we are doing and how it will benefit consumers. We hear the odd rumour from the…
DetailsElectrical Appliances in the home are the cause of a significant amount of Fires and Electric shocks every year. Evidence from the Department for Communities and Local Government show that in 2011/2012 there were around 5200 domestic fires in Great Britain caused by faults with electrical products, and that over 2000 of these were…
DetailsWe’re particularly pleased to announce our association with these organisations in today’s published paper by the Ellen MaCarthur Foundation (EMF). The Paper produced for WRAP and Welsh Government by EMF cites EEESafe alongside big corporations like Toyota and Dow Corning demonstrating the multiple benefits, particularly from EEESafe, that a circular economy can bring. EMF states…
DetailsWe are pleased to inform our readers that EEESafe has been invited to talks with the Local Government Association. We have been invited to discuss the opportunities and barriers that we perceive in this sector. The LGA which represents 412 local authorities across England and Wales, has stated the amount of material currently…
DetailsIt was reported that The Electrical Safety Council (ESC) has joined forces with a number of other charities and organisations to promote better electrical safety in the Scottish private rented sector (PRS). Article HERE We think that its great they have urged a series of improvements to electrical safety within the Scottish Private Rental Sector. We…
DetailsLast week as part of a new ongoing campaign, EEESafe wrote to the Leaders of all Local Authorities in Wales. It advised them to check their procurement of Refurbished White Goods and to ensure that they knew they came from a Regulated Supply Chain. Currently there is no Regulation in the Supply Chain other…
DetailsIn response to the Welsh Governments consultation that closed on the 4th of October, which asked for clarification on the use of End of Waste (EoW) criteria to define products, materials and substances, EEESafe gave a response about its Preparation for Reuse Criteria with regards to White Goods Appliances. Below is a part transcript of…
DetailsA Watchdog Report broadcast tonight demonstrated the need to ensure you have a Competent Person repairing your Appliance. Read about the Dishwasher going up in flames, and yet it could have been avoided. If you donated your old Appliance via EEESafe then there would be an opportunity for it to go to an…
DetailsIn a Teleconference meeting today with EEESafe, DASA and DEFRA it was clarified that Lord De Mauley did not intend to suggest in the Telegraph Article that anyone can or should repair electrical items. DEFRA stated that they will make sure it is clear where repair/reuse of electrical items is discussed that they also mention the…
DetailsAccording to research recently completed , E-Retailing will increase to hit £50 Billion in 2018. Read the Verdict Research Article One of the key drivers for the growth is the fact that more and more shoppers consider online shopping to be as enjoyable, or even more enjoyable, than traditional shopping. In a survey of…
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