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Material resources and waste — 2012 update

Material resources and waste — SOER 2010 thematic assessment

Material resources and waste — key message 4

SOER 2010 Message (Deprecated) Published 28 Nov 2010

Topics: Resource efficiency and waste Sustainability transitions Policy instruments

The management of waste has improved, with many countries recycling and recovering more, but more efforts are needed if the EU is to become a 'recycling society'. Implementation of existing legislation remains crucial, especially on the illegal shipments of waste, illegal or sub-standard landfilling, and packaging and electric and electronic equipment waste management.

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Topics: Resource efficiency and waste Sustainability transitions Policy instruments

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