Recirculation
Waste
- Waste prevention
- Preparation for reuse
- Recycling
- Other recovery processes
- Disposal
Framework Directive
The Waste Framework Directive 2008/98/WE and repealing certain other directives obliges Member States to take all necessary measures to build a European recycling society with high resource efficiency.
The directive in question
- It defines recycling as any recovery process by which waste materials are reprocessed into products, materials or substances used for the original purpose or other purposes;
- It imposes the following obligations on member states:
The directive defines the waste hierarchy, indicating that recycling is the most preferred management option when waste cannot be prevented or prepared for reuse.
The importance of the recycling industry in Poland and the European Union
Recycling is an essential link in building a circular economy in Europe. The processed waste becomes a reusable raw material.
Strengthening the recycling industry will have a direct impact on the implementation, as well as the fulfillment of the demands of the circular economy in Poland and Europe.
Glossary
PROCESS Recirculation Terminology Worth knowing PSZOK – Selective municipal waste collection point RIPOK – Regional Installation for the Processing of Municipal Waste. PET – stands for “Polyethylene terephthalate.” It is a type of plastic from the group of thermoplastic polymers, which has been widely used in the production of packaging, bottles, beverage containers and other products GOZ – Closed-loop economy…
FAQ
PROCESS Recirculation Recycling What can be recycled? Among household waste, the following are particularly suitable for recycling: PET plastic beverage bottles Plastic bottles from cosmetics and cleaning products Large packaging films Plastic bags Aluminum beverage cans Plant biomass Mechanical recycling What is mechanical recycling? This type of recycling mainly uses mechanical processing methods such as flotation separation, segregation, shredding, and…
Recycling Process
Glossary
FAQ
Diagram of the circular economy
The European Commission's current waste policy focuses on aligning EU regulations with the implementation of the principles of a closed-loop economy.
What is a closed-loop economy, so-called. Circulation:
The concept of the circular economy is to put more emphasis on reusing, repairing, renewing and recycling materials and products. What was previously considered waste can be turned back into resources.
