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End-of-Waste

Bioeconomy
End-of-waste criteria specify when certain waste ceases to be waste and becomes a product, or a secondary raw material. According to Article 6 (1) and (2) of the Waste Framework Directive, certain specified waste ceases to be waste when it has undergone a recovery operation (including recycling) and complies with specific criteria, in particular when:
  • the substance or object is commonly used for specific purposes
  • there is an existing market or demand for the substance or object
  • the use is lawful (substance or object fulfils the technical requirements for the specific purposes and meets the existing legislation and standards applicable to products)
  • the use will not lead to overall adverse environmental or human health impacts
 
Directive 2008/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 November 2008 on waste and repealing certain Directives
 
Source content: EU Legislation