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EC consultation on waste markets

The European Commission has begun a consultation on the nature and extent of regulatory failures that cause undue distortions to EU waste markets for recycling and recovery.  

Question 10 asks respondents to rate drivers/causes of regulatory failures or obstacles to the efficient functioning of waste markets, and item i) on the list is ‘Application of national end-of-waste criteria established in accordance with the Waste Framework Directive’. 

More information is provided at REA’s webpage about this consultation.

Deadline for responses: 04/09/2015.

REA is considering what response to make and would like to hear from members by close of 21st August at the latest.  Please contact Emily Nichols (emily@r-e-a.net or 07771 556231).

Published: 10/07/15



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