EU Policy
Key recommendations
Recognise the positive role of
Permanent materials
Recognise the positive role of infinitely recyclable “Permanent materials” such as steel in society and their fundamental contribution to both waste prevention and sustainable resource use;
Focus on integrated waste management
Recognise the benefits of “material to material” or “true” recycling
Recognise the environmental benefits of “material to material” or “true” recycling and how this is different from “downcycling” and other recovery operations



