PHOTO: E-scooters batteries, and their potential to cause fire, are being targeted with new legislation
The New South Wales Government has introduced legislation that requires suppliers to take greater responsibility for the handling and disposal of products, including batteries, that pose a risk to human safety and the environment.
The new Product Lifecycle Responsibility Act, will create a framework for suppliers of certain products to participate in mandatory stewardship schemes.
This means manufacturers and retailers will have to adhere to strict requirements regarding design and manufacturing, reuse and recycling, and safe disposal options for their products…