In 2007, the European PV manufacturing industry founded the PV Cycle pro- gram to implement the PV industry's commitment to set up a voluntary take-back and recycling program. The manufacturers, which make up PV Cycle, embrace the concept of producer responsibility and aim to offer a completely sustainable solar energy solution. However, this type of initiative only works if the industry is inclined to voluntarily participate in environmentally responsible manufacturing, which is not yet applicable globally. Without this type of initiative being regulated, manufacturing companies are free to withdraw from the program.