The study is to identify options for dealing with the problem posed by used and end-of-life goods, which could include take-back obligations and clarification of the concept of “charitable donations”. This study will take into account other initiatives such as the Partnership for Action on Computing Equipment.
A study on used and end-of-life goods was made available to Parties on 23 May 2012, with an invitation for comments by 15 June 2012.