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DE SR10

Resolution

Status

Engrossed

6/27/2013

Primary Sponsor

Catherine Cloutier

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Origin

Senate

147th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requests the Zero Waste Working Group convene to develop strategies for improving electronic waste recovery and recycling in Delaware
  • Acknowledges that resources needed for next-generation electronics are contained in current and discarded electronic products
  • Notes concerns about health and environmental damage caused by improper e-waste recycling in third world countries
  • Recognizes the Delaware Solid Waste Authority's existing e-waste recycling program as satisfactory but insufficient to capture all discarded equipment
  • Requires the Working Group to report findings and suggested legislation to the Senate by January 31, 2014, including recommendations on increased producer responsibility

Legislative Description

Requesting The Zero Waste Working Group Convene To Determine Strategies To Improve Electronic Waste Recovery And Recycling.

Last Action

Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 20 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT 0 VACANT

6/27/2013

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