Policy and objectives
Here you can find all publications about policy and objectives for a circular economy. These are mainly publications from national and international governing bodies.
129 research articles in 'Policy and objectives'
A new circular cconomy action plan
A future-oriented agenda for achieving a cleaner and more competitive Europe
Ecodesign and energy labelling working plan 2022-2024
Working plan to help EU Member States prepare for the upcoming Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation
Action monitoring circular economy 2022
An overview of the actions taken by the government and partners of the raw materials agreement for the transition to a circular economy
Directive hazardous substances in EEE 2011
This Directive lays down rules on the restriction of the use of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (EEE)
Directive ecodesign requirements for energy-related products 2009
This directive introduced by the European Union sets ecodesign requirements for energy-related products
Recommendations for tackling fires caused by lithium batteries in WEEE
Research and recommendations for the prevention of fires caused by batteries and WEEE containing batteries
Roadmap for a circular photovoltaic industry
This roadmap describes the research and activities that will be carried out to achieve a circular industry for solar panels in the Netherlands.
Progress Report Circular Economy 2022
This Circular Economy Progress Report 2022 provides an update on the progress of the transition to a circular economy as a supplement to the ICER
Integral Circular Economy Report 2021
This first Integral Circular Economy Report (ICER 2021) outlines the progress of the transition to a circular economy in the Netherlands
Solar power supply chain in the Netherlands
Exploration of the size of solar panels on the Dutch market.
Guidelines on the scope of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulation
Tool for the implementation of the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulation
Universally binding declaration for waste management contribution for WEEE
Notification of the universally binding declaration on the waste management contribution for WEEE
Universally binding declaration for waste management fee for lamps
Notification of the universally binding declaration for waste management fee for lamps
Universally binding declaration for waste management fee for portable batteries 2018
Notification of the universally binding declaration for the waste management fee for portable batteries
Universally binding declaration for waste management contribution for flat glass
Universally binding declaration for the waste management contribution for flat glass
Frequently Asked Questions on the WEEE Directive 2012
This document is intended to help competent public authorities and economic operators interpret the provisions of the WEEE Directive
Device or component?
This document explains when a component placed on the market does or does not fall under the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulation
Raw materials agreement
An agreement drawn up to develop transition agendas that should accelerate the transition to a circular economy
Decree on extended producer responsibility regulations 2020
This decision contains rules for an extended producer responsibility regulation for the management of waste materials
Circular Economy Implementation Programme 2021-2023
This update gives an overview of circular economy developments and new activities that are being launched
Transition Agenda for Consumer Goods
The Consumer Goods Transition Agenda has been drawn up to realize a circular economy in the Netherlands in the future
The European green deal
The European Green Deal for the European Union and its citizens resets the Commission’s commitment to tackling climate and environmental-related challenges that is this generation’s defining task
Flowchart of WEEE and Cenelec
Tool to determine whether a (waste) electrical or electronic device must be processed according to Cenelec.
Brominated fire retardants in discarded electrical equipment
Limit values for brominated fire retardants, how to measure them and, above all, how to prevent the release of harmful brominated fire retardants
In-depth review of the WEEE Collection Rates and Targets
A measurement of WEEE collection targets, WEEE flows and the impact of the national application of WEEE legislation
Recycling centre of the future
How today's recycling centres can be adapted to fit into tomorrow's circular economy
Towards a safe circular economy
This report describes how a circular economy can be pursued in a safe way.
Transition Plan for Electrical Household Appliances
This transition plan creates a concrete plan based on various themes to achieve a fully circular industry for electrical household appliances
WEEE Directive
The WEEE Directive is the European directive that regulates the collection and recycling of Electrical and Electronic Equipment.
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