Digital Services Act (DSA) & Digital Markets Act (DMA).
With the enactment of the Digital Services Act (DSA) and the Digital Markets Act (DMA), the European Union has laid the groundwork for a new regulatory framework for the digital world.These two regulations, which together make up the so-called Digital Services Package, aim to strengthen the security of online users, protect competition, and foster a [...]
Hidden mercury: how to properly dispose of fluorescent bulbs
When we change a light bulb, we often do not realize that we may be dealing with a dangerous item. In fact, fluorescent bulbs contain a small amount of mercury (Hg), an environmentally and health toxic substance. On average, a fluorescent bulb can contain between 3 and 5 milligrams of mercury. [...]
Smartphones and tablets: the end of planned obsolescence is closer
How many times have we had to change phones because the battery lasted a few hours, updates stopped, or a minor glitch cost almost as much as a new device? This strategy, called planned obsolescence, drives consumers to replace products that are still working, generating mountains of electronic waste and wasted resources. It is a mechanism that weighs on the wallet [...]
LME value July 2025
The value of lead in July 2025: €1,713.13/TON Contact us or fill out the form on our website to receive your personalized quote for spent batteries!
Open Scope WEEE: what changes and why it matters for companies
As of August 15, 2018, the "Open Scope" replaced the old closed list of ten WEEE categories in Directive 2012/19/EU. All EEE must now fall into one of the six categories in Annex III, regardless of sector or intended use. In practice, if a device depends on electricity (or electromagnetic fields) it enters the scope [...]
WEEE R3: the proper disposal of computers, smartphones and tablets
The digital age in which we live has brought with it an exponential growth of computer and telecommunications equipment (WEEE R3). Computers, smartphones, tablets, monitors, printers and many other devices have become an integral part of our daily lives. However, the rapid obsolescence of these products and their subsequent replacement generate an increasing amount of [...]
Recording of the webinar on WEEE management, sponsored by CdC RAEE, is now available.
The CdC RAEE has made available the recording of the second appointment of the webinar series dedicated to WEEE management, with a focus on regulatory obligations for distribution operators. During the meeting, the step-by-step registration procedure for the CdC RAEE portal was explained, a practical support for retailers, installers and [...]
LME value March 2025
The LME value for March 2025 is: €1877.81/TON
LME value February 2025
The Value of Lead in the month of February 2025 is €1856.25/TON 📞 Contact us or fill out the form on our website to receive your personalized quote for spent batteries! 📞
Disposal of solar panels: what to know
As the use of solar panels expands in both domestic and professional settings, a fundamental question emerges: what to do when panels reach the end of their useful life? Proper disposal of solar panels is essential to ensure sustainability and reduce environmental impact. In this article we look at how to handle this special waste, known as WEEE [...]