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EU Tackling Climate Change and Waste

EU Tackling Climate Change and Waste

Environmental quality is considered central to health and well-being. Since the 1970s, the European Union (EU) and its member countries have introduced laws to ensure the careful use of natural resources, to minimise adverse environmental impacts of production and consumption, and to protect biodiversity and natural habitats. The EU integrates environmental concerns in its other policies, e.g. transport and energy, and is a major global force in pushing for tighter environmental standards and for effective action against climate change.

European Environment Agency (EEA)
The European Environment Agency (EEA) is an agency of the European Union. Its task is to provide sound, independent information on the environment. The EEA is a major information source for those involved in developing, adopting, implementing and evaluating environmental policy, and also the general public. Currently, the EEA has 33 member countries.

EIONET – European Environment Information Network
Eionet is a partnership network of the European Environment Agency (EEA) and its member and cooperating countries involving approximately 1000 experts and more than 350 national institutions. The network supports the collection and organisation of data and the development and dissemination of information concerning Europe’s environment.

EU Waste Management
The generation of waste is increasing within the European Union. It has therefore become of prime importance to specify basic notions such as recovery and disposal, so as to better organise waste management activities. With a view to breaking the link between growth and waste generation, the European Union (EU) has provided itself with a legal framework aimed at the whole waste cycle from generation to disposal, placing the emphasis on recovery and recycling.

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The EU is at the forefront of efforts to protect nature and ensure future sustainability for generations to come.

EU Companies Lead in Sustainability

European companies lead in global sustainability. The results for the 2015 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World index shows that of the top 20 most sustainable companies in the world, 14 are from Europe.

Water Management

Consumers and economic operators should be involved so as to foster the emergence of a water-saving culture in Europe. Water is a precious resource.
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