3931 Today, a proposal for a directive on electrical and electronic waste has been announced.

We also intend to put forward a framework directive on electrical equipment in buildings.

Electrical and electronic equipment is a major source of certain hazardous substances in the waste stream.

We are tackling the specific problem of electrical and electronic waste for the following reasons.

In the case of the electronic and electrical waste directive, this must be regulated more effectively.

This, however, does not necessarily happen to electric toothbrushes or shavers.

All forms of electric power must have free access to the market.

We must adopt alternative fuels -- biodiesel, fuel cells, gas and electric cars.