Summary
In this explanatory note to support its reply to the public consultation on the Waste Shipment Regulation (dated 2020), Cefic underscores the importance of the EU Green Deal and Europe’s 2050 climate neutrality goal. The European chemical industry is pivotal in transitioning to a circular economy by converting waste into valuable raw materials. Cefic advocates for an improved policy framework to support a Single Market for Waste. The paper highlights several key challenges and potential solutions, such as the creation of a dynamic waste-to-resource market, digitalisation of procedures, simplification of documentation, harmonised implementation, promotion of innovative technologies, and support for global cooperation on waste management.
Cefic calls for:
- The creation of a safe and dynamic market for waste to secondary raw materials and reduction of cross-border administrative burdens to enhance recycling efficiency.
- Full digitalisation and simplification of Waste Shipment Regulation procedures, which are crucial for improved efficiency, transparency, and enforcement.
- Harmonised interpretation and implementation of waste regulations to support innovative recycling technologies and ensure free and safe movement of waste within the EU and globally.