Overview of European environment legal system

Question 1

What is the definition of waste

Answer 1

Any substance or object which the holder discards or intends or is required to discard

Question 2

Place the following in the correct hierarchy:
Other recovery (energy recovery 
Disposal
Prevention
Preparing for re-use
Recycling

Answer 2

Prevention 
Preparing for re-use
Recycling
Other
Disposal

Question 3

What conditions must be met in order for a waste product to be considered a by-product

Answer 3

(a) Further use of the substance or object is certain
(b) The substance or object can be used directly without any further processing other than normal industrial practice
(c) The substance or object is produced as an integral part of a production process
(d) further use is lawful

Question 4

What were the motivations from Directive 2008/98/EC

Answer 4

Minimise negative effects on the generation and environment

Help move EU closer to a recycling society

Question 5

What 3 important points does Directive 2008/98/EC cover

Answer 5

Protect human health and environment without causing disturbance to neighbours

Costs are borne wholly by the producer

Waste must not be mixed or diluted to avoid legislation or cost