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Batteries - Disposal and Recycling
This factfile gives a brief overview of the recycling and disposal of batteries, a sample of the initiatives which are in place in Continental Europe and the pilot scheme in the UK. A brief description of types of battery is also given. PDF (662 k) Updated July 2006
Combined Heat and Power CHP
This factfile examines the principles behind combined, heat and power (CHP), also known as co-generation. PDF (736 k) Updated July 2008

Mobile Phones and Electricity Distribution Factfile
The IET has produced a factfile on the possible health effects of mobile phones, power lines and base stations. This factfile is designed to aid public understanding of this important and sensitive subject through explaining key aspects of the science, technology and terminology used. PDF (1288 k) Updated July 2007
Nuclear Decommissioning (3037 k) Updated May 2008
Stress at work (96 k) Updated January 2008
Communicating by email - A good practice guide (86 k) Updated January 2008
Construction Design and Management Regulations (CDM 2007) (100 k) Updated June 2008