States start to enact WEEE-like laws

According to an article in Greentech Info, states are beginning to enact recycling laws similar to the European Union’s WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) regulations. But in some sates, e-waste legislation is failing to take root. This year, Indiana and Wisconsin passed waste legislation, while Kentucky, Nebraska, New York, Pennsylvania and Vermont failed in efforts to pass e-waste rules. Texas and Missouri vetoed efforts to add TV sets to their legislation. Among the most progressive states on the issue, Illinois added VCRs, scanners, PDAs and video game consoles to its legislation, while Maine added digital picture frames and game consoles.