As a Responsible Care®-registered industry sector, we aim at investing in the best available technologies and adopting the best practices to reduce waste. The industry is also developing technologies necessary to turn waste into valuable raw materials.
The Cefic position paper addresses the revision of the EU Waste Framework Directive, aligning with the EU Green Deal and the goal of climate neutrality by 2050. Cefic advocates for transforming waste management into a resource-oriented approach. The paper emphasises the chemical industry’s pivotal role in a circular economy, aiming to turn waste into valuable raw materials and reduce fossil-based feedstocks. Cefic underscores the need for comprehensive policy frameworks, effective governance, and thorough impact assessments to ensure technological feasibility and coherence with existing legislation.
Key takeaways:
- Transition policy from waste-oriented to resource-oriented.
- Emphasise waste prevention, collection, and recycling capacity in the directive.
- Differentiate between policies for waste reduction, reuse, recycling, and disposal in landfills or incineration.