Brussels, 16/04/2004 (Agence Europe) - In Strasbourg next week, the European Parliament will examine the report by the Dutchman Hans Blokland (EDD) on batteries and accumulators. On this first reading in a co-decision procedure, if it follows its environment commission it should strengthen the European Commission's proposal regarding the recycling of these products.
The Blokland report proposes fixing a collection level equivalent to 50% of national battery and portable accumulator sales,...