The European Parliament is voting on whether to restrict recyclers from trading in waste containing chemicals banned in virgin materials. Â
While the vote is not on draft legislation, it responds to a European Commission call for views.Â
The Council of Ministers has already made a strong call to detox products and waste, and in doing so it would improve recycling and lower chemical exposure.
This year’s REB Market Intelligence Summit is taking place on 2 October and will look at end destinations for materials. Find out more hereÂ
European Environmental Bureau senior policy officer for chemicals Tatiana Santos said: “The waste sector has a free pass on certain chemical laws. We understand some recyclers even actively oppose chemical restrictions, preferring to turn a blind eye. Detoxifying waste is a challenge, and the sector can only play the cards that product makers deal. But with chemical pollution and exposure getting worse, both product makers and recyclers need to raise their game.”Â
