Environmental regulations and their impact on wire and cable users

An overview of environmental legislation affecting manufacturing businesses and their customers is provided. Special emphasis is given to current and future environmental issues which will affect wire and cable manufacturers and the resultant effects on processes and materials, costs of compliance, and products which will have to be modified. The implications of the changing regulations on end users are discussed in terms of product disposal and recycling, packaging, continuity of supply, and effects of product changes. It is concluded that cooperative and user/manufacturer programs will smooth the pathway into the future.<>