Summary
This proposal aims to amend EU directives to improve the management of end-of-life vehicles, batteries, and electronic waste by promoting a circular economy. 10 14.06.2018
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economy
environment
public administration
business and competition
Key points
- The proposal aims to remove hazardous substances from products during the design stage to ensure recycled materials are safe.
- Efforts will be made to combat planned obsolescence, ensuring products are not intentionally designed to fail quickly.
- A common methodology will be established for Member States to collect and report waste data, ensuring information is comparable across the EU.
- Member States are encouraged to use economic tools, such as tax incentives or deposit-return schemes, to promote recycling and reuse.
Documents (PDFs)
REPORT on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directives 2000/53/EC on end-of-life vehicles, 2006/66/EC on batteries and accumulators and waste batteries and accumulators, and 2012/19/EU on waste electrical and electronic equipment
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