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Electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) plays an ever-increasing role in our daily
lives. Our kitchen appliances, mobile phones and computers offer us many benefits
during their working lives but when this equipment is thrown away it affects the
environment. Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) is one of the fastest
growing waste streams in the UK and the EU.
The WEEE Directive aims to minimise the amount WEEE householders throw out with
their general rubbish. By keeping WEEE separate from other waste it can be treated,
the hazardous substances can be removed and a large amount of waste can be recycled
rather than sent to a landfill.
Hoover is a member of REPIC along with many other major electrical and electronic
producers in the UK. We take our environmental responsibilities seriously and REPIC's
role is to ensure that electrical appliances at end of life are reused or recycled.
This includes all your white goods appliances of any age, whether they are Hoover
brand or not. Wherever you see the REPIC logo you can be assured that your end of
life product is being effectively and efficiently managed.
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