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Term

principle of proximity

Term

Principle established in the EC Framework Directive on waste. The principle of proximity implies that waste should generally be managed as near as possible to its place of production, mainly because transporting waste has a significant environmental impact.

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EEA Glossary

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Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (UK).

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http://glossary.eea.europa.eu/EEAGlossary

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Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (UK)

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