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All You Wanted to Know About Computer Recycling

All You Wanted to Know About Computer Recycling

Computer recycling means saving some the parts from the obsolete computers while getting rid of those parts that are toxic in nature. This means that there must be a proper way to recycle the old and obsolete computers, so that we can get rid of them without putting ourselves as well as the environment to harm. [Read more...]
 

Design Chain Associates Announce the RoHS/WEEE Essentials Webcast Series

12.10.2006 14:30 - Source: WEEE Directory

Environmental Regulation of the electronics industry is not over with the passing of July 1, 2006. Design Chain Associates, LLC and EPTAC Corporation are recognized as the industry leaders in no-nonsense, agenda-free RoHS/WEEE consulting and training services. DCA/EPTAC have developed a series of six (6) monthly one-hour webcasts, each on a unique topic starting October 18, 2006. The webcasts will be free to all attendees.

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) October 11, 2006 -- Environmental Regulation of the electronics industry is not over with the passing of July 1, 2006. Design Chain Associates, LLC and EPTAC Corporation are recognized as the industry leaders in no-nonsense, agenda-free RoHS/WEEE consulting and training services. We have trained more than 5,000 people representing more than 1, 500 companies in the US, Canada and Mexico over the past several years via webcasts and classroom style seminar.

Overview
In an effort to keep everyone apprized of this ever-changing issue in our industry DCA/EPTAC have developed a series of six (6) monthly one-hour webcasts, each on a unique topic starting October 18, 2006. The webcasts will be free to all attendees. Topics, dates, and participants are as follow (all air times are 4pm ET/1pm PT):

1) EU REACH: The Future of Substance Regulation     Oct. 18, 2006 featuring Robert Donkers (Delegation of the European Commission) and Mike Kirschner (DCA).

2) Rework and Repair of Lead-Free Joints Nov. 15, 2006, featuring Leo Lambert (EPTAC)

3) Business Processes: Assessing and Maintaining Compliance Dec. 13, 2006, featuring Ken Stanvick (DCA)

4) Lead-Free Solder and Joint Training & Inspection Jan. 17, 2007, featuring Leo Lambert (EPTAC)

5) A Strategic Approach to Environmental Compliance: How to get Ahead of the Game and Turn Environmental Stewardship in to Economic Advantage Feb. 14, 2007, featuring Tom Valliere (DCA)

6) Technical Resources to Help With the Transition Mar. 14, 2007, featuring Leo Lambert (EPTAC)

Please visit http://www.eptac.com/rohs-weee/rohsweeeland_reach.html for more information on each of these webcasts as well as to sign-up to attend them.

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