eu circular economy - what do we need?
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EU Circular Economy-What do we need?
11 recommendations from the EU non-ferrous
metals industry
September 2015
Product design
Introduce generic EU regulatory requirements on recyclability in product
design.
Avoid taking a “recycled content” approach which is not effective for metals.
Recommendation 1
Waste Collection
Implement separate collection of waste streams at their source
Recommendation 2
Extended Producer Responsibility
Apply minimum operating conditions for EPR schemes, while ensuring shared
accountability
Recommendation 3
Recycling Targets
Introduce ambitious and pragmatic targets, with a harmonised calculation method*
Recommendation 4
*(at input into preparation for material recovery)
Value focus
Take a product-centric approach to maximize recovery of valuable and
critical materials
Recommendation 5
Quality recycling
Establish a mandatory certification system for priority waste streams (e-waste, batteries etc.)
Recommendation 6
Illegal waste exports
Implement measures to improve controls at borders
Recommendation 7
Landfill
Introduce a progressive landfill ban on recyclable post-consumer goods
Recommendation 8
End-of-waste
Secure regular monitoring of end-of-waste export flows
Recommendation 9
Innovation
Provide increased funding for circular economy innovation and R&D projects
Recommendation 10
Chemicals
Ensure that chemicals legislation considers socio-economic benefits of recycling, and
adopts a risk-based approach.
Recommendation 11
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