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WEEE can do it - IMIS journal
[01-05-2009]
In this article, Morse's Tim Turquand describes how organisations can ensure that they are following the WEEE directive correctly and are not wasting resources when they dispose of equipment. Key to taking control of WEEE is the IT department ensuring it has control over all equipment and making sure that it is not simply discarding old machines.
"There is no compelling reason to simply discard old IT equipment , which will cost time, money and, in
the end, only shift the old machines elsewhere. A machine that is past its prime for one company can still be useful in other areas: organisations should look to re-purpose or sell on machines and components whenever possible, to reduce waste and also to help recoup some of their cost."