February 2, 2010
The European Commission has published a study today (February 2nd) that advises the setting up of a stand-alone European body to take the lead on the implementation and enforcement of EU waste laws such as the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive.
An increase in the amount of waste produced and shipped in the EU has led to the current predicament but it is hoped that, if established, an agency would help to deal with tasks such as the review of enforcement systems in member states.
Stavros Dimas, the environment commissioner, said: "Compliance with EU legislation is essential if we are to achieve the overarching goal of EU waste legislation, which is to protect the health of European citizens and the environment.
"We must look at all the options, including setting up an EU agency or body which could enable EU legislation to deliver the maximum benefits for citizens, the environment and the EU economy."
One such waste scheme is the WEEE directive, which attempts to encourage consumers to re-use, recycle or recover e-waste instead of sending it to landfill.
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