Circular Economy: Improving Waste Management for Vehicles, Batteries, and Electronics

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
Other
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.
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