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Waste policy and management in the European Union

Author
Haq G., Artola A.
Journal/Series
Environmental Education and Information | Vol. 15(1); 1 - 16; 17 p.
Date
1996
Source
IUCN (ID: ANA-057553)
Publisher | Place of publication
University of Salford | Salford, UK
Language
English
Country/Territory
European Union
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Waste management Waste disposal
Abstract

This paper provides an overview of waste policy and management within the European Union. It reviews the main European Directives relating to waste management and the European Environmental Action Programmes. The final section of the paper examines the main advantages and disadvantages of landfill disposal and waste incineration as methods of waste treatment. The paper concludes by highlighting the role which each method can play within an integrated waste management strategy and the need to reduce the generation of waste