The TOMRA Transformation Journey

LEGISLATIVE FRAMEWORK - PROMOTING RECYCLING Packaging Directive Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Landfill Directive Description • Rules on the production, marketing, use, recycling and refilling of containers of liquids for human consumption and on the disposal of used containers ⚫ 2014 review included new targets ⚫ 2015 revision includes lightweight plastic carrier bags Collection, recycling and recovery targets for all types of electrical goods ⚫ 10 categories: Large household appliances, Small household appliances, IT and telco equipment, Consumer equipment, Lighting equipment, Electrical and electronic tools, Toys, Leisure and sports equipment, Medical devices, Monitoring and control instruments, Automatic dispensers • The objective of the Directive is to prevent or reduce as far as possible negative effects on the environment • In particular: surface water, groundwater, soil, air, and on human health from the landfilling of waste by introducing stringent technical requirements for waste and landfills. • Target • . Recycling and reuse of municipal waste: 70% by 2030 waste: 80% by 2030 Phasing out landfilling by 2025 of recyclable waste in non hazardous landfills Recycling and reuse of packaging • The overall aim is for the EU to recycle at least 85% of electrical and electronics waste equipment by 2016 • Amount of biodegradable municipal waste reduced to 50% in 2009 and to 35% in 2016 (compared to 1995 levels) End of Life Vehicle (ELV) Directive • Aims at reduction of waste arising from end-of-life vehicles • Reuse and recycling: 85% • The scope of the directive is limited to passenger cars and light commercial vehicles • Reuse and recovery: 95% Source: www.ec.europa.eu, www.Eurometrec.org, waste managementworld.com, TOMRA ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC WASTE ELE WEEE EQUIPMENT 59

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