It may be a few days post-Earth Day, but
it's still worth noting that yesterday, Toshiba TEC Europe became the first retail and industrial automation solutions
provider to announce full compliance with Europe's Directive on Waste management of Electrical and Electronic Equipment
-- or WEEE as people close to er, waste (and gaming) prefer. The WEEE Directive,
while not (yet) law, does set targets related to waste production, management, and collection in the EU. From 1 July
2006, lead, mercury, cadmium and 6-chrome will no longer be found in new Toshiba products, nor will RoHS halogenated
flame retardants by used in their polymers. We commend you Toshiba, on your dedication to WEEE.