The Waste Framework Directive (WFD)

The Waste Framework Directive (WFD) is a key piece of European legislation aimed at managing waste more effectively and sustainably. It sets goals for reducing waste, promoting recycling, and ensuring safe disposal. The directive encourages member states to develop waste management plans, prevent waste generation, and increase the recovery and recycling of materials. By establishing a framework for responsible waste handling, the WFD supports environmental protection, resource conservation, and a transition towards a circular economy, where materials are reused and recycled rather than discarded.