The Waste Framework Directive (EU)

The Waste Framework Directive (EU) is a set of European rules that guide how waste is managed across member countries. Its goal is to reduce waste generation, promote recycling, and ensure that waste is handled safely and responsibly to protect the environment and human health. The directive encourages waste prevention, reuse, and recycling, prioritizing waste management options in a circular economy approach. It sets common standards and definitions, fostering cooperation among EU nations to minimize environmental impact and promote sustainable resource use.