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The WEEELABEX standard is a necessity in establishing clear and efficient requirements within the WEEE stream operations. Here are more details
 

On 12th of May all affiliated producers to ECOTIC and ECOTIC BAT were invited to find out more information on the new Ordinance…. Here are more details

 

The exchange of experience that took place in Norway in May 3 – 6, 2015 is part of a broader program dedicated to the development of green economy competitiveness in Romania, Steps for WEEE… Here are more details
 
 
On April 6th 2015, The Ministry of the Environment, Waters and Forests published the Governmental Emergency Ordinance 5/2015, which transposes Directive 2012/19/EU and revokes Governmental Decision 1037/2010…. Here are more details. 
 
 
ECOTIC, ECOTIC BAT and Recolamp Association, with the support of the Polytechnic University of Bucharest started a project for raising awareness and collecting WEEE, battery waste and … Here are more detalis.

 

ECOTIC partnered with APDETIC in organizing a communication session on the subject of the competition law, with the aim of encouraging a correct behavior …. Here are more details. 

 

2nd of February 2015: A delegation of the European Commission – DG Environment – traveled to Bucharest to assess the situation of waste management in Romania… Here are more detalis. 

 

21st of January 2015: We invite you to remember ECOTIC campaings and results in 2014… Here are more detalis.  

 

ECOTIC BAT reached its target collection for the year 2014 – 61 tons of DBA
21st of January 2015: In the second year of activity, ECOTIC BAT reached the proposed target of collection, recording a volume of 61 tons of waste batteries and accumulators… Here are more detalis

 

Little ambassadors of the environment
On December 17, the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, in collaboration with ECOTIC organized … Here are more details 

 

16th of October: The event was hosted by Expo Arad 15-17 October 2014, the Organizer being the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture of the County of Arad. Details here.

 

20th of September: Project Regions for recycling R4R is a European project that has been carried out over a period of 3 years between 2012 and 2014. Details here.

 

20th of September: Between September 12-14 , ECOTIC partner – LIKEIT, organized for its suppliers and collaborators a seminar having as theme the evolution of EEE and trends (channels) of development.Details here.

 

16th of September: At the conference ECOTIC was represented by Valentin Negoita. Details here.

 

15th of September: The study called „Attitudes and habits related to waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE)recycling” carried out by ECOTIC and GBD  Research had as main objective the identification of the population behavior. Press release here.

 

1st of September: ECOTIC and ECOTIC BAT team were very active in the first part of this year. We manage over 5000 tons of WEEE and 33 tons of DBA, as indicated by ECOTIC Board of Directors. Details here.
 
11th of June: On June 11, 2014 was held the second edition of the Round Table „Horizon 2020: Romania a  recycling society?”. Details here.

 

5th of June:On the occasion of World Environment Day, the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change has launched a public invitation to participate in events organized in Herastrau Park, Bucharest.Details here.

 

4th of June: LIFE, the environmental programme of the European Union, announced on 4 June that WEEELABEX is the ‘best-of-best’ environmental project of the past year. Details here.

 

4th of June: The event was dedicated to World Environment Day and is part of the manifestation „Make a Progress, Do Circulary Economy”. Details here.

 

Serie How an electric and electronic equipment is recycled  – Episode 3 – Waste of refrigeration equipment
28th of May: In this episode we will have as main theme an equipment from the appliances category namely the refrigerator.Details here.

 

22nd of May: Research subject for the specialists team from the Technical University of Cluj- Napoca. Details here.
 
Xerox – Good deeds
20th of May: Two years ago, Xerox Romania started a project where good deeds are rewarded with electronic equipment. Details here.
 
16 of May:Between May, 15 and 16, Bucharest was the host of the WEEE Forum activities. Details here.
14th of May:On May 13, 2014, was held the judging of over 180 projects submitted in the first stage of ASSOCLIC.Details here.
 
9th of May:The conference was organized by Vitacom Electronics and reunited sellers and resellers of electronic products from the whole country.Details here.
 
30th of April: On April 30, 2014 ECOTIC Organization submitted to National Environmental Protection Agency the file no…Details here.
 
16th of April: ECOTIC participated at the public debate on the effects of the new sanitation law. Details here.
 
10th of April: This conference provided an opportunity to interact directly with experts on the analysis and discussion of the most important concepts. Details here.
 

8th of April: At the London bookfair, on April 8, 2014 was launched the online platform SmartBook, as part of the TISP project. Details here.

 
The study aimed at obtaining data on waste electrical and electronic equipment that is present in the rural households and which the citizens voluntarily handed over in the ECOTIC collection campaigns. Details here.
 
Serie How an electric and electronic equipment is recycled  – Episode 2 – The CPU
17th of March 2014: ECOTIC luanched the second episode from the series. Episode 2.
 
28th of February 2014: ECOTIC BAT submitted to the National Agency for Environmental Protection annual reports. Details here.
 
20th of February 2014: Between February 18 to 19, 2014, Valentin Tofana – ECOTIC representative, participated in a training for specialized auditors. Details here.
 
19th February 2014: At the initiative of Ecologic Magazine this group was gathered. Details here.
 
 
12th February 2014: Through its Area Representatives, ECOTIC provides monthly monitoring of the WEEE flow reported in its system alongside with other operational steps and documentation.How? Details here.
 
6th February 2014: ECOTIC was invited by CCDG (CarpathoDanubian Center) to be part of the national jury which evaluated the eligibility criteria for Blue Flag award. Details here.
 
6th of February 2014: The material is based on iformations found on different websites.
 
30th January 2014: ECOTIC BAT is present in 297 Mega Image, Shop & Go, ABFood Cool stores  with its containers for selective collection of used portable batteries.  Details here.
23rd of January 2014: In January, 2014 was held the first General Assembly of the WEEELABEX Organisation. Details here.

Ministry of Environment and Climate Changes public debate on the  Government Decision draft on WEEE

10th of January 2014: ECOTIC is actively involved in offering suggestions regarding the proposed text. Details here.

 
17th of December: ECOTIC congrats Altex and Media Galaxy initiative in giving a discount at the purchase of a new equipment when an old one is handed over. Details here.
 
ECOTIC launches the series How an electric and electronic equipment is recycled with the first Episode –  The old CRT
13th of December: Have you ever been curious what happened with waste of electric and electronic equipment (WEEE) after you handed them over for recycling? What materials are retrieved? Under which processes the equipment pass? ECOTIC lauches the first Episode
 
13th of December: Between 13 to 20 December 2013 , any person can become a hero by recycling used batteries and accumulators. People who bring in Media Galaxy – Baneasa Shopping City, waste batteries and accumulators can win, besides a cleaner environment, new electrical equipment as prizes. Details here.
 
5th of December: The plant in located in Popesti-Leordeni, near Bucharest, and there glass is transformed in granules. Details here.
 
„GiveIT!” Awards Ceremony

27th of November: On 27th of November, took place the awards ceremony for the contest „GiveIT”, in an interactive workshop that ment to inform and raise awareness of the 3Rs : Reduce, Reuse , Recycle. Details here.
 
21st of November: Event dedicated to the WEEE management at which participated commissioners from the National Environmental Guard and organizations in the field. Details here.
 
5th of November: The organizers of the WEEELABEX project announced that the first group of auditors of the WEEELABEX Standard are certified to proceed in auditing the refrigerating equipments. Details here.
 
1st of November: The national campaign addresed to public organisations and private companies regarding the free disposal of WEEE and WBA. How can you hand over the waste? Details here.
 
The semminar „Current challenges regarding copy rights”, organised by DIGITALEUROPE, APDETIC and PERGAM, with the support of ORDA and TVR
30th of October: The event took place.
 
30th of October: ECOTIC was present at the fair. Details here.
 

29th of October: Memo released by the INTERPOL here.

 
5th of October: Carpatho- Danubian Center of Geoecology organized the national seminar  „Partnership for the  Environmental Education” on October 5, 2013 at the Hotel Athenee Palace-Hilton.Details here.
19-20 of September:A seminar on efficient use of resources and, respectively, the  WEEE Forum General Assembly were held in Stockholm.Details here.
 
 Let’s Do It, Romania! 28th of September 2013
29th of September: ECOTIC’s team was involved In the National Cleaning Day, Let’s Do It, Romania! On 28th of September ECOTIC was present in Pantelimon forest. Details here.
 
24th of September: National Association for Consumer Protection and Promotion of Programs and Strategies from Romania Infocons held today, September 24 event called „9 years of o9atitudine! – Launch of the European Anti Identity Theft Observator„. Details here.
 
18th of September: The end of the campaign. Details here.
 
12th of September: For three days Jose Ramon Carbajosa was ECOTIC’s guest. Details here.
 
 
9th of August: ECO-MUSIC-ART is an event  based on an ingenious mix of sculpture, music, blended with eco and awareness raising actions on environmental issues.Details here.
 
5th of August: The document was created as a support for the competent public authorities but also for the economic operators in interpretating the new WEEE Directive. Details here.
 
30th of July: Details regarding the show are available here.
 
15th of July: The video/photo contest dedicated to NGO’s and natural and legal persons has been launch. You can submitt your application until 30th of August.Press release here.
 
12th of July: Details from the press release given by the European Commission are available here.
 
8th of July 2013: Show of  eco-technologies, energy and sustainable development 3 to 6 December 2013, Paris Nord Villepinte.Details here.
 
28th of June: Used batteries have their place in the ECOTIC recipients. Bring them at Altex and Media Galaxy.
 
27th of June: European Electronic Recyclers Association organized a seminar dedicated for the implementation of the New European WEEE Directive.Details here.
17th of June: Ateliere Fara Frontiere organized at Elvira Popescu Hall of The French Institute a debate. Details here.
 
14th of June: „Be an example! Selectively collect used batteries ended. Details here.

 

14th of June: Children’s Club from  Bucharest was the host of the event.Details here.
 

29th of May: The event took place at the Romanian Athaneum, and the winners are…Details here.

 

Run with Donath – eco activities during „Cluj Napoca Days”

25th of May: The WEEE obstacle race and other activities presented here. 

 

INTERPOL and IFAW agreement boosts global fight against wildlife crime

 24th of May: Here are details regarding this Memorandum 

 

„Romania towards a green economy for its citizens” in Bucharest Energy Forum

24th of May: The forum took place between 23-14 of May. Details here.

 

ECOTIC invited to participate at the International Conference „Mechanisms of selective collection and recycling of aluminum cans. Romania face to face with major countries in Europe”

7th of May: For two days Romania held one of the most important events in Europe adressed to the recycling aluminium dose industry. ECOTIC was invited to attend this event.Details here

 

ECO Education project in an article in ECOLOGIC magazine

30th of April 2013:The succes of the ECO Education project was highlighted in an article in the ECOLOGIC magazine. 

 

National Waste Management Strategy for the period 2014-2020 

26th of April: on the 25th of April took place the public debate regarding this strategy. Details here.

 

„Change wastes with Samsung technology” – 3rd edition at the end

25th of April 2013 : The details and the winners can be found here.

 

WEEELABEX Organisation

19th of April:Between April 15-17 was held in Prague a series of events organised by WEEE Forum, details here. 

 

 Workshop organized by INTERPOL for National Environmental Guard

18th of April 2013: From 16 to 18 April 2013, INTERPOL hosted a delegation from the National Environmental Guard of Romania (GNM, Garda Națională de Mediu).

 

Social Economy class at the Bucharest University of Economic Studies

18th of April 2013: ECOTIC participated on Thursday 18th of April at a Social Economy class. 

 

Green Guerilla – 8th edition Chronics

10th of April 2013: Final press release here.

 

Rematholding and ReduxGmbH: Romanian-German partnership for batteries recycling 

10th of April 2013: At Romvirotec 2013 the partnership was signed.Details here.

 

Steps in the review of the European Directive on batteries (66/2006)

10th of April 2013: Here the document though which are proposed amendments for this Directive and also the Digitaleurope proposal

 

Announcing the winners of the first edition of ECO Education project

5th of April 2013: The press relaase announcing the ECO Education winners is here.

 

Start of the 3rd edition of the campaign „Change waste with Samsung technology” 

22nd of March 2013: The press release and details regarding this campaign you can find here.

 

Earth Hour 2013: Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Press Release

21st of March 2013: On March 23 between 20:30 and 21:30, by turning off the light and unplugging the electrical equipment for an hour we mark an positive change in our way of interacting with the environment.

Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Press Release after the launch event of the 2013 LIFE + Programme, the financial instrument of the European Union for the Environment.

20th of March 2013: Life 2014-2020 is an instrument adopted by the European Commission in December 2011, having as period of development 2014-2020 and a budget of 3,4 billion EUR.

 

Conference „Towards a European waste management. National Waste Management Strategy 2014 – 2020 „organized by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Romania

13th of March 2013: At the conference articipated over 50 representatives from the Romanian companies.Details here.

 

INTERPOL operation targets illegal trade of e-waste in Europe, Africa

6th of March 2013:The first INTERPOL operation targeting the illegal trade of electronic waste saw the seizure of more than 240 tonnes of electronic equipment and electrical goods.Details here.

 

2012- a year full of activities

1st of March 2013: ECOTIC continued in 2012 the activities that had started 7 years ago.Details here.

 

Be an example! Selectively collect used batteries!

28th of February 2013:Between 1st of March and 1st of June 2013, 131 educational institutions from Brasov county participate at the project „Be an example! Selectively collect used batteries!”.Details here.

 

Digitaleurope workshop regarding the transposition of the new WEEE Directive

26th of February 2013: On 18th of February took place at Brussels a workshop regarding the transposition of the new WEEE Directive.Details here.

 

German solutions regarding the waste management in Romania

26th of February 2013: On the 19th of February the conference took place.Details here.

 

In search for a new life!

26th of February 2013: Material provided by our collegue Valentin Tofana. Details here.

 

ECOTIC together with its partners for a clean environment!

20th February 2013:ECOTIC has the support of its producers for a clean environment.Details here.

 

The 8th edition of Green Guerilla

19th February 2013:During February and May 2013 takes place the eighth edition of the movie educational caravan with ecological message, Green Guerilla.Details here.

 

Reports on EEE and on batteries and accumulators (BA) at the beginning of the year

4th February 2013: We remind to the producers and importers of EEE, but also to those of batteries and accumulators that the reporting deadlines that have to be taken into account at the beginning of year. Details here.

 

ECO Education: A program for a clean environment!

31st January 2013: ECO Education is a program to develop responsible attitudes of students and teachers to waste, especially waste from electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) and waste batteries and accumulators (WB / A).Press release here

 

Experience exchange Romania-Slovenia

31st January 2013:ECOTICs team meet with the representative of Zeos (www.zeos.si), the largest collective organization in Slovenia.Details here.

 

Assoclic Hall of Fame Gala

31st January 2013: Hall of Fame Gala awarded the best projects from 2012 submitted to Assoclic.Details here.

 

„For a clean environment!”-Awards Gala

ECOTIC, Hotnews.ro and Recolamp, together with Ateliere fara frontiere, launched the fourth edition of  “For a clean environment”- Awards Gala! ….read more here…..

 

Where can you properly dispose of used batteries?Details here.

 

Green Day in your organization! has started!

Starting with 10 th of September, 2012 ECOTIC and Recolamp  had launched the national program „Green Day in your organization!”.With the support of the Ministry of Environment and Forests and the National Environmental Guard, the campaign targets are public institutions and private companies. Its aim is to create prerequisites necessary for the mentioned institutions,  for free and efficient disposal of waste electrical and electronic equipment, including energy saving lamps and burned fluorescent tubes……read more here……

 

In the 6th District of Bucharest citizens changed waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) with Samsung technology

Samsung Romania together with ECOTIC, SC Urban SA, 6th District Town Hall had developed in September, in the 6th district of Bucharest,  „Change waste with Samsung technology” campaign.

The draw of the winners took place on 3th of October in the  6th District Town Hall , in the presence of Mr. Mayor Rares Serban Manescu and  the organizers of this project.……read more here…….

 

ECOTIC BAT  has received the operating licence regarding  the responsibility on the manufacturer of annual objectives and recycling of waste batteries and accumulators (WBA)
Document was issued by the Ministry of Environment and Forests has number RO – B & A -002/2012 and is available starting from 11th of Septamber 2012.….read more here…….

 

ECOTIC study on types of WEEE collected in the rural campaigns developed by ECOTIC, from Bacau county