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Waste and material resources
The European economy is based on a high level of resource consumption. This includes raw materials (such as metals, construction minerals or wood), energy and land. The main driving forces of Europe's resource consumption are economic growth, technological developments and changing consumption and production patterns. About one third of resources used are turned into waste and emissions. Around four tonnes of waste per capita are generated every year in the EEA member countries. Every European citizen on average throws away 520 kg of household waste per year, and this figure is expected to increase.
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Highlights
- Pollution: new European register gives public access to information on emissions from European industrial facilities
- 09 Nov 2009
- A greener music festival in Roskilde
- 29 Jun 2009
- Landfilling down as Europe shifts to better waste management
- 10 Jun 2009
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Upcoming events
- 1st International Conference and Exhibition - SAVE Energy, SAVE Water, SAVE the Planet
- 03 Jun 2010 - 05 Jun 2010, Sofia, Bulgaria
Green tips
The European Environment Agency (EEA) is an agency of the European Union.