"The European directive, 'Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment - RoHS', not only bans lead but also the substances: Mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) or polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE). Naturally lead is in focus due to the changes needed in the electronic manufacturing processes. All electronic manufacturers will have to adopt the directive if they want to keep their worldwide businesses.

Reuse and recycling of electronic waste is also in focus worldwide. In the European Union the directive, 'Waste electrical & Electronic Equipment - WEEE', outline new recycling legislation for the member states."