| Author (Corporate) | European Parliament |
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| Series Title | Press Release |
| Series Details | 14.03.17 |
| Publication Date | 14/03/2017 |
| Content Type | News |
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The European Parliament's environment committee adopted on 24 January 2017 a position on a set of proposals on waste. The proposed amendmemts state that the share of waste to be recycled should be raised to 70% by 2030, from 44% today, while landfilling should be limited to 5%. They also advocate a 50% reduction in food waste by 2030. The plenary session confirmed on 14 March this position. As part of a shift in policy towards a circular economy, the European Commission put forward in December 2015 a legislative package of proposals concerning waste. The Council of the European Union adopted its position in June 2016. |
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| Source Link | http://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/news-room/20170308IPR65671/ |
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| Subject Categories | Environment |
| Countries / Regions | Europe |
