Waste and recycling

EU waste policy is key to Europe''s circular economy ambitions, contributing to it by extracting as many high-quality resources as possible from waste. The aim is to promote

2024 Dec 04

Waste Framework Directive

Discover the EU''s Waste Framework Directive which sets the basic concepts and definitions related to waste management, such as recovery and recycling.

2024 Oct 12

Implementation of the Waste Shipment Regulation

The Waste Shipment Regulation requires EU Member States and the Commission to nominate correspondents who are responsible for informing or advising persons or

2025 Feb 28

Implementation of the Waste Framework Directive

The amended Waste Framework Directive, Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive and Landfill Directive have removed the obligation for implementation reports. Now, the European

2024 Jul 22

Revised Waste Framework Directive enters into force

The targeted revision of the Waste Framework Directive enters into force today (16 Oct), introducing common rules for extended producer responsibility (EPR) for textiles and

2025 May 28

Battery-related waste codes update set to boost circular

The amended List of Waste, which classifies EU waste, will keep batteries and their critical raw materials in the economy for longer.

2025 Nov 13

Waste shipments

The EU ''Waste Shipment Enforcement Group'' has been established to increase cooperation and coordination against illegal shipments of waste, comprising environmental,

2024 Nov 11