In 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…
DetailsWe think design is an important element when manufacturing new household appliances. An item doesn’t just have to look aesthetically pleasing and robust enough to last the daily use of most kitchen appliances. There has to be real Life Cycle Analysis in the use of the processes and materials when putting something on the table…
DetailsIn article published by Tim Ross of The Daily Telegraph, Lord De Mauley is quoted as saying that families would save money by re-using old clothes and repairing faulty equipment. Read the Article HERE It’s entirely possible that Lord De Mauley may not be fully aware of the dangers in working with Electricity We…
DetailsAt the recent Resource Conference, WRAP Scotland stated that the First Priority in the Waste Hierarchy is Waste Prevention. We definitely agree with them on that, however they go on to point out that “Electrical Equipment Waste in Scotland over the last decade contained around £700 Million worth of Precious Metals” Importantly it was noted…
DetailsIf you watched the Programme tonight on BBC’s “Your Money, Their Tricks” you may have been surprised by the apparent problems revealed when seeking to get Appliances repaired. The BBC are challenging the Manufacturers that they should make more technical information available to all independent repairers, and not force repairs via their own Engineers. It…
DetailsOn Wednesday 24th July 2013 at 8pm on BBC 1, “Your Money Their Tricks” The programme has a section on looking at the problems of gaining technical information for ‘Independent’ repair businesses. This programme is one many this year like ITV’s programme earlier in the month which focuses on the appliance repair trade. There is…
DetailsWe’re responding to this Government Consultation with starts today 15th July and finishes 9th August 2013. The Government must provide a Waste Prevention Plan before 12th December 2013 and the content of the Plan is determined by Article 28 of an EU Directive. It clearly states that WASTE PREVENTION is top of the Hierarchy…
DetailsIf you didn’t see the ITV Programme tonight about Household Appliance dangers, then please take a look on their site at http://itv.co/160o7DR We’ve raised awareness before to our followers of these dangers. As there have been 266 Product Recalls in 6 years, you have to take this seriously. We’re pleased that it’s reached the mainstream…
DetailsWe thought we’d bring some good news to organisations like Schools, Universities and even many Small and large businesses. According to the Health and Safety Executive, it is not mandatory to have your items PAT Tested annually. May we quote them: The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 require that any electrical equipment that has the…
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