12/12/2001 (Agence Europe) - The EU Council has formally adopted its common position on the draft directive relating to the waste of electric and electronic equipment, which aims to prevent the accumulation of that type waste, and, if possible, to promote its re-use and recycling so as to reduce the quantity of waste to be eliminated. Formal adoption came, without debate, once the text of the political agreement reached on 7 June by the Environment Council was consolidated. The common...