Evaluating impact on waste production

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Scope

Does the option affect waste production (solid, urban, agricultural, industrial, mining, radioactive or toxic waste) or how waste is treated, disposed of or recycled?[1]

Definition

A secure, effective and economic management and disposal of society's wastes plays an important role in safeguarding the environment. The treatment and disposal of waste - without harming the environment - is a major challenge and a great amount of improvement is still possible in this area in Europe. Waste treatment by now mostly means burning or dumping waste into landfill sites (67%), both of which create environmental damage, especially through the discharge of CO2 and Methane, but also of pesticides and chemicals into air, water and soil. Another problem is the increasing land-use for landfilling. The reduction of waste volumes thus is a major concern and would be the most effective point to focus on. However, priority attention needs to be paid to the cleaning of waste streams, i.e. a removal of dangerous and harmful substances. Even small amounts of certain toxic substances in waste streams can impact seriously on human health and the environment.[1]

Result

Indicators:

The following Eurostat Structural Indicators are relevant to address the key question:

The following Eurostat Sustainable Development Indicators are relevant to address the key question:

Additional Links:

European Environment Agency Indicators

EEA Waste Indicators

covers inter alia

Eurostat long-term indicators:

covers inter alia

See also

IA TOOLS

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 JRC: IA TOOLS. Supporting inpact assessment in the European Commission. [1]

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