China intercepts mammoth waste quantities

China intercepts mammoth waste quantities

The country’s Government has intercepted nearly one million tonnes of illegally imported waste, since the import ban came into effect in January. Since the complete ban on imported waste at the beginning of this year, China has been “cracking down” on illegal imports,...
Fuji Xerox loses unfair dismissal claim

Fuji Xerox loses unfair dismissal claim

The Australian division of the OEM was ruled by the Fair Work Commission to have breached the terms of an employment agreement with a member of its workforce. After 22 years with the company, former service technician Sham Kumar was made redundant in January, after...
HP’s UK profits fall

HP’s UK profits fall

The OEM’s British arm saw a rise in sales, but less positive news elsewhere. Sales for the year until October 31st 2017 reached £1.4 billion ($1.81 billion/€2.01 billion), a year-on-year rise of 13.7 percent, reports The Register. However, the cost of those sales,...
EU Circular Economy package becomes law

EU Circular Economy package becomes law

The European Union’s long-awaited waste legislation came into effect at the beginning of this month, having been published in the Union’s Official Journal of new laws. Having been agreed upon by the European Council, Commission, and Parliament in December, approved by...