Day: 30 October 2008

Asbestos deaths still rising in trades

It kills 20 tradesmen a week and more than 4,000 people a year - more than the number of deaths from road accidents - but many workers are still unaware of the dangers of asbestos.

The WEEE Directive – Dispelling the myths one year on

The WEEE Directive has brought with it challenges, speculation and pressure. Dr Philip Morton, chief executive of not-for-profit Producer Compliance Scheme REPIC, discusses the difficult initial period, the outcomes of the first year and what the future holds for the collection of WEEE in the UK.

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