EU UPDATE WHAT NEXT?

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1 EU UPDATE AND WHAT NEXT? Vanya Veras Secretary General

2 : A new WFD following the vision MWE gave the EC in 2013: Coordinated Sound basis of definitions One calculation method input to final recycling Framework conditions on EPR Recognition and rights for municipalities as the implementers of resource recovery Well placed to deliver a circular economy

3 Result 80% of what MWE asked for is in the final text Next: Transpose correctly across Europe

4 Costs paid by the producers (understand as PROs where there is an EPR system) (Art. 8a.4a): Ø separate collection of waste, Ø its subsequent transport, EPR SCHEMES Ø treatment including treatment necessary to meet the EU waste management targets, Ø costs necessary to meet other targets and objectives referred to para.1, 2 nd indent taking into account the revenues from re-use, sales of secondary raw material from products or from unclaimed deposit fees Ø adequate information to waste holders Ø data gathering and reporting This shall not apply to EPR schemes established for ELVs, WEEE and waste batteries and accumulators

5 Flexibility on Transposition Member States, including EEA countries, can include the costs of littering and for the treatment of EPR waste remaining in the residual fraction as follows: Art. 8a.4c at least 80% of stipulated costs including litter must be covered by the producer. Art. 8a.4c the producer must pay at least 80% of stipulated costs including for EPR waste in the residual fraction. This is the understanding of both the Commission and Parliament of the final text.

6 Targets with new calculation method Landfill targets (LD, Art. 5.5 & 5.6b) Without extension 10% With 5-year extension 25% 10 % Preparing for Reuse/Recycling targets (Art & 11.5) Without extension 55% 60 % 65 % With 5-year extension 50% 55% 60 % Criteria for derogation: landfilled more than 60% of municipal waste in 2013 Extension for: BG, HR, CY, EL, HU, LT, LV, MT, RO, SK Criteria for derogation: prepared for re-use/recycled less than 20% in 2013 landfilled more than 60% of municipal waste in 2013 Extension for: BG, HR, CY, EL, HU, LT, LV, EE, MT, RO, SK

7 Communication is KEY Care on implementation Close contact with your government to ensure correct understanding of new Directives Ensure correct transposition into national law to support and promote action and investment towards a circular economy Value Chain approach Consumer engagement Producer engagement before (design) and after (supply chain) Mediator role (PROs/deposit system) Waste management role

8 Looking to the Future The role of WASTE in a circular, climate resilient future

9 BIOWASTE Up to 60% of Municipal Waste More from commerce and industry Food packing, supermarkets, hotels, restaurants From farming: manure/crop residues LINK TO CLIMATE RESILIENCE Reducing water stress: organic matter holds water filters to water table Soil improver: water and nutrients to crops building ECOSYSTEMS = long-term value Water and Food Security

10 BIOWASTE Important in Norway circa 30% of MSW High rainfall and forest coverage organic matter in soil CRUCIAL in SOUTH: Europe and Global South Low rainfall, high temperatures, high winds Compacted, dessicated soils, little to no forest, overuse of chemical fertilisers and pesticides worsen problem Any rain flows into rivers/the sea, Water table drying - sea water infiltration Farmers selling land more construction, more heat island effect, less green more climate change

11 Growth and Jobs Linking the value chain creates BIG opportunities for sustainable growth and job creation Common Agricultural Policy under review: reducing focus on financial support of organic farming this affects biowaste market Recovered materials: bringing producers into discussion: demonstration of win-win through design for recycling Co-creation of practical solutions to barriers

12 Growth and Jobs Repair and Re-use/Upcycling: again, bring producers into discussion Take the fear out of sharing repair manuals Bring the social sector into repair and re-use Create real leasing (producer retains ownership) increase longevity of products NEW VAT Directive allows reduced/no VAT on secondary raw materials/products = build markets

13 Finally MWE Working on all levels Circular Economy Finance Platform Circular Economy Strategy Platform Peer to Peer projects Multiannual Financial Framework of the EU UNEP Combat immigration at source TIME TO IMPLEMENT EU AND GLOBALLY Any more info: