10 Years of WEEE in the UK
ERP UK’s new report looks at a decade of continual evolution since the WEEE Regulations were first introduced in the UK.
10 years that have changed the compliance and recycling landscape dramatically.
The 10th anniversary of the iPhone is not the only significant milestone in the electronics industry this year. It's been 10 years since the WEEE Directive was first introduced in the UK and, a decade on, we feel it's important to reflect on the dramatic impact the Regulations have had on producers, consumers, retailers, local authorities and waste treatment operators.
We look back at how the goods we recycle have evolved beyond recognition and how our interaction with these products has also changed.
The report below provides a retrospective look at the last 10 years of the UK WEEE Regulations, reflecting on what we have achieved to date and the key challenges and developments ahead.
News & Events
Latest news and events
It is not only about recycling processes and compliance, it is also about networking. ERP shares knowledge, insights, and news so that together we can promote the sustainable agenda.
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September 16th, 2026
European Recycling Platform Netherlands (ERP Netherlands) and Green Gear Alliance (GGA) have entered into a long-term partnership for the Dutch
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August 21st, 2026
ERP UK has joined the UK Textiles Pact, supporting circular textiles, sustainability goals and the future development of textile EPR
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August 7th, 2026
The EU-wide restriction on microplastics, which entered into force in October 2023, bans the intentional use of microplastics in products


