Ecomilestone
at least 27 million vehicles are junked every year. Ever wondered what happens to them? Studies show that they spawn an environmental disaster that governments are finding difficult to handle. The European Union (eu ) has taken the lead in reversing this trend. From April 21, 2002, with the implementation of the end of life vehicles (elv) directive, recycling of old vehicles will be mandatory throughout Europe. The legislation was passed in 2000 by the European Union, despite stiff opposition from the automobile industry.
Recycling is not a new concept for this part of the world