Session 7 Flashcards
What is the focus of EU environmental legislation?
Covers agriculture (pesticides), water (groundwater), air quality, chemicals, and biodiversity.
Requires industry-specific expertise for compliance.
What are the key features of Danish environmental law?
Based on EU legislation, transformed into local directives.
Companies require environmental permits to operate.
Non-compliance can lead to shutdowns.
What is ISO 14001?
An international environmental management certification.
Benefits: Ensures compliance, reduces costs, improves reputation, and integrates environmental goals into strategy.
What is Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)?
Producers are responsible for managing post-consumer waste.
Encourages eco-design and recycling.
Example: EU Packaging Directive requires recycling systems by 2024.
What are the operational implications of environmental legislation?
Regulations can be product-specific or facility-related.
They may be restrictive (e.g., emission limits) or incentive-based (e.g., subsidies).
Challenges include high recycling costs, hazardous waste management, and eco-design incentives.
What are the challenges in recycling end-of-life (EoL) products?
High costs, especially for electronics.
Risks of hazardous waste leaks.
Need for efficient take-back systems and collection networks.
How can legislation improve environmental outcomes?
Focus on eco-design and process redesign.
Consider operational realities like supply chain logistics.
Address exporting used products to less regulated regions.
