Press Release: Environment: European Week for Waste Reduction begins

For the next 7 days (16-24 November 2013) the European Week for Waste Reduction (EWWR) puts the '3Rs' – Reduce, Reuse and Recycle in the spotlight.

The aim of this week is to increase awareness about how we can change habits in Europe, and also to encourage debate on issues of resource efficiency and circular economy. The project, coordinated by the Association of Cities and Regions for Recycling and Sustainable Waste Management (ACR+) and supported by the EU's LIFE+ programme, now covers 17 countries, including 3 non-EU Member States.

• Primary Source

ESO: Background information: Environment: Commission proposes to reduce the use of plastic bags http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-environment-commission-proposes-to-reduce-the-use-of-plastic-bags/

Website: European Week for Waste Reduction http://www.ewwr.eu/

EurActiv, 19.11.13: Europe puts spotlight on its waste problem http://www.euractiv.com/sustainability/europe-puts-spotlight-waste-prob-news-531773

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