Essays about: "European Union Waste Framework Directive"

Found 3 essays containing the words European Union Waste Framework Directive.

  1. 1. EU Waste Framework Directive, What's Next? : A cost­benefit analysis of an extended producer responsibility for textiles in the European Union

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Nationalekonomi; Linköpings universitet/Filosofiska fakulteten

    Author : Amanda Gerbendahl; Madeleine Johansson; [2020]
    Keywords : EU Waste Framework Directive; Extended Producer Responsibility; circular economy; fast-fashion; textile industry;

    Abstract : The objective of our thesis was to conduct a pilot study to evaluate if an Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for textiles in the EU could be a socioeconomically beneficial policy to complement the EU Waste Framework Directive’s amendment of separately collected textiles. The aim was to investigate if the policy could achieve increased circular design of textiles as well as if it could work as a management plan for the increased collection rates. READ MORE

  3. 2. Assessment of Waste Management Practices in Cyprus : The case of Nudging at Cyprus University of Technology

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Donald John; [2020]
    Keywords : Sustainable Development; PMD; Paper; Recycling; European Union; Cyprus; Nudging;

    Abstract : Waste management issues are prevalent in many parts of the world. Member states of the European Union (EU) are expected to follow the guidelines of the Waste Framework Directive set by the EU. The directive includes targets intended to facilitate waste management practices such as recycling and landfilling. READ MORE

  4. 3. Construction and demolition waste in Helsinki : Case study of the circular economy hub HSY Ekomo

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Erik Wikström; [2018]
    Keywords : Waste Management; Material Flow Analysis; European Union Waste Framework Directive; Construction and Demolition Waste; Circular Economy;

    Abstract : The limited amount of natural resources on our planet has been actively discussed during the past decade. Recycling materials is becoming increasingly important in order to benefit the economy and the environment. READ MORE