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Amazon and eBay to pay 'fair share' for e-waste recycling

Circular economy minister Mary Creagh said planned reforms would create 'a level playing field'.

Circular economy minister Mary Creagh said planned reforms would create a "level playing field" for electronics producers by putting more onus on international retailers to contribute to recycling costs. "Under these new plans, online marketplaces – Amazon, eBay and others – will face much tougher obligations to ensure that overseas sellers who use their platforms contribute to that cost of collection and recycling," Creagh told PA News. "We welcome the government's new measures to help level the playing field for responsibility for waste, making online marketplaces do their part," said Currys boss Alex Baldock.

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