Waste without borders in the EU? Transboundary shipments of waste

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Series Details No.1, 2009
Publication Date 05/03/2009
ISBN 978-92-9167-986-7
ISSN 1725-9177
EC TH-AL-09-001-EN-C
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This report presents data on waste shipments within Europe and out of Europe (mainly EU countries are covered) for both so called notified waste (mostly hazardous and problematic waste) as well as for non-hazardous waste. It presents drivers for shipments but also gaps that still exist in our knowledge as regards some waste streams (such as e-waste) or what influnce shipments have on the environment. It also presents some illegal shipments issues. A main conclusion is that more detailed reporting on waste shipments to the European Commission would enable us to obtain a better understanding of shipments and their nature.

Source Link Link to Main Source http://www.eea.europa.eu/publications/waste-without-borders-in-the-eu-transboundary-shipments-of-waste
Related Links
European Environment Agency: Highlights, 4.3.09 http://www.eea.europa.eu/highlights/the-waste-trade-2013-legal-and-illegal

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