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The European Flame Retardant Association (EFRA) has since long been following closely the WEEE directive in relation to plastics recycling and the upcoming WEEE targets. EFRA’s aim is to get a better understanding of recycling of plastics including flame retardants via practical projects. The recast of the WEEE directive (February 2014) sets ambitious recycle targets for 2015 and 2019. This is a new challenge to address for OEMs and recyclers, mainly because WEEE contains an increasing amount of different types of plastics. We have carried out many trials and made efforts with all relevant players in the value chain to identify, sort and test the reuse of different types of plastics used in LCD TVs. The results show that it is possible to manage plastics waste E&E in an environmentally sound manner, via mechanical recycling while at the same time complying with the objectives set by the WEEE Directive and meeting stringent emissions regulations.