<p>From plastic drinking bottles to electronic devices recycling has come a long way in the past decade. It’s become apparent in the last few years that we aren’t doing enough to reduce waste. Countries are being forced to enact strict guidelines for waste management and some communities are making it compulsory to recycle. When it comes to laptop computers the Packard Bell Company, one of the largest manufactures in Europe, is taking action by partnering with the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment directive. </p>
<p>Beginning in 2005 Packard Bell began placing the WEEE logo on the underside of all their laptop computers. Placing the logo on the devices reminds users of Packard Bell devices that they are required to dispose of their computers responsibly. The WEEE logo is a wheelie bin with a line through it showing that the computer cannot be placed in the bin with the other rubbish. Depending on the community in which the person lives the disposal method for the computer differs. In some communities the computers can be taken to a Packard Bell seller for proper disposal while in other communities the WEEE has partnered with the waste management company to set up collection bins for old laptop devices. </p>
<p>In some cases the user upgrades to a new device before the old one is unusable. In this situation Packard Bell encourages donation of the device to a local group or community organization. The new user may be able to get many more years of use out of the device before recycling it. </p>
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