We agree with Dr Michael Warhurst of Friends of the Earth. In answer to the question, “what is best, to put waste in the ground or burn it for energy?” He says before you put in in the ground if you are going to have to landfill, you should maximise all the removable recyclables.…
DetailsPrompted by todays ITV News item which highlighted again, that age old problem of Product Recalls. Unfortunately it was too late for some people and particularly Mr Danny Nash as you’ll see from reading Chris Choi’s excellent article and watching the video. Chris is ITV’s consumer Editor. Although the Manufacturers followed Trading Standards Guidelines, these very…
DetailsWe’re happy to announce that we’re engaging with Policy Units of each Government in the UK. We’re attempting to get them to place a duty on Landlords to inform tenants when their Large Domestic Appliances become part of a Recall. We have support from some Housing Sectors already and engaging with Working Groups to…
DetailsMany of our readers may have seen the BBC Breakfast team today highlight the Electrical problems with Cheap Phone Chargers. We know from our own discussions with some manufacturers that “dodgy parts” can also be the reason why appliances can be the cause of house fires. They state that “only genuine Manufacturers Spares should…
DetailsThis is a recall but the Manufacturers are not calling it a Recall but consumers probably would. A number of Bush and Haier washing machines have been withdrawn from the market because:- An electrical component in the front control panel of the washing machine can overheat leading to a risk of fire and burns.…
DetailsThe European Commission (EC) has said any electrical and electronic equipment used by businesses that could also be used in a private household should come under the same reporting requirements. The EC’s newly published FAQ on the Directive reveals that items such as computers or mobiles that are used in a commercial context should…
DetailsWith all this recent news on Climate Change warnings, we believe it can’t be denied that we should help our neighbours, friends and family when we can. Keeping Community Assets out of the Waste Stream to help others has got to be a good thing. Not only has it been researched by WRAP, that…
DetailsHave you got a Large Domestic Appliance that is the subject of a Product Recall from the Manufacturer? Will you have one in the future and want to be able to check with the National Appliance Safety Register? Do you want to Register your New Appliance without receiving phone calls or emails trying…
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