The Waste Framework Directive sets the basic concepts and definitions related to waste management, including definitions of waste, recycling, and recovery. Preventing waste is the preferred option, and sending waste to landfill should be the last resort.
In July 2023, and in line with The European Green Deal and the Circular Economy Action Plan, the EU proposed a new proposal for a targeted revision of the Waste Framework Directive aimed at textiles and food.
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