Background
Within the European Community ( EC ) the problem of electrical and electronic waste has been a major issue for many years. The EC has now put forward legislation for dealing with Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment ( WEEE ). The requirements are outlined in the directive no. 2002/96/EC, and each member country ( and associated countries ) is required to implement this into local national law.
Batteries are covered by the Battery Directive 2006/66/EC, which regulates the content of hazardous substances in batteries and introduces producer responsibility for the handling of battery waste.
Objectives
The objectives of the EC's environmental policy are to preserve, protect and improve the quality of the environment, protect human health and utilise natural resources prudently and rationally. Separate collection is the precondition in order to ensure specific treatment and recycling of WEEE and batteries, and it is also necessary to achieve the chosen level of protection of human health and the environment in the Community.
Jabra meets the WEEE and the Battery Directive requirements.
As a responsible supplier of innovative and high quality products Jabra has taken the necessary steps to meet the WEEE and Battery Directive requirements.
Jabra ( through GN Netcom ) or its distributors has registered as a WEEE and battery producer and is a member of collective waste handling organisations in the EU and associated countries, according to national laws and regulations.
WEEE ( Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment )
All Jabra products should be considered EEE (Electrical and Electronic Equipment ) and handled as WEEE.
WEEE product marking.
Jabra products/packaging are marked to show that the products are to be collected and recycled separate from other waste and scrap. This marking is in the form of the WEEE mark:
Since 13. Aug. 2005, this marking has been placed on the packaging box and the warranty card following the products. Depending on product type and size this marking might also be placed directly on the physical product.
WEEE collection systems.
When your Jabra product is end-of-life, please ensure you deliver the product for recycling to the WEEE collection system in your country.
Batteries
Certain Jabra products use batteries. Here is a short overview:
- Jabra desktop amplifiers and Bluetooth headsets with replaceable batteries: Alcaline batteries (non-rechargeable )
- Jabra Ellipse: Nickel Metal Hydride ( NiMH ) batteries ( rechargeable )
- Other wireless products: Lithium Ion Polymer batteries ( rechargeable )
Battery marking.
Jabra batteries for separate collection are marked to show that the batteries are to be collected and recycled separate from other waste and scrap. Replaceable batteries and battery packs are intended for separate collection and are marked with:
This marking is found on replaceable batteries and battery packs, intended for separate collection, imported into EU after Sept. 26, 2008
Battery collection systems.
When your replaceable battery/battery pack is end-of-life, please ensure you deliver the battery for recycling to the battery collection system in your country.
Non-replaceable batteries must not be taken out of the product, but must stay in the product and handled as WEEE.