Ecological Background - THORLABS ITC8 Series Operation Manual

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5.2.2 Ecological background

It is well known that WEEE pollutes the environment by releasing toxic products
during decomposition. The aim of the European RoHS directive is to reduce the
content of toxic substances in electronic products in the future.
The intent of the WEEE directive is to enforce the recycling of WEEE. A controlled
recycling of end of life products will thereby avoid negative impacts on the
environment.
Figure 13 Crossed out "wheelie bin" symbol
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