Circular economy
Data evenimentului: 01/03/2018

Unlike the traditional linear economic model based on a 'take-make-consume-throw away' pattern, a circular economy is based on reuse, repair, refurbishment and recycling, in an (almost) closed loop.
Although waste management in the European Union (EU) has improved considerably in the past decades, almost a third of municipal waste is still landfilled and less than half is recycled or composted, with wide variations between Member States. Improving waste management could deliver positive effects for the environment, climate, human health and the economy. As part of a shift in EU policy towards a circular economy, the European Commission made four legislative proposals introducing new waste-management targets regarding reuse, recycling and landfilling. The proposals also strengthen provisions on waste prevention and extended producer responsibility, and streamline definitions, reporting obligations and calculation methods for targets.
Istoric știri
Members of the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety vote on the reduction of the impact of certain plastic products on the environment.
Afișează doar fișierele media conexeMEPs debate on plans to boost recycling and cut landfilling
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Afișează doar fișierele media conexeMEPs discuss the circular economy package in plenary sesion
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