As a global Company, Respironics is committed to understanding environmental issues and supporting environmental policies in the countries in which we do business. We dedicate resources to educating our associates, operating our facilities in a responsible manner, and respecting the health and well-being of our customers, patients, employees and those who live in the communities we serve.
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment DirectiveAn example of Respironics’ environmental compliance is adherence to the European Community’s Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive. The Directive (2002/9/6) addresses the prevention of waste electrical and electronic equipment, as well as the reuse, recycling and other forms of recovery of such waste. The intent of the Directive is to reduce the disposal of waste in Europe. Operating facilities in a variety of European communities, Respironics works to meet all applicable standards put forth in this directive.
For more information, please visit the Respironics Green site.