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European Compost Network

www.compostnetwork.info

Cré is a member of the European Compost Network. Flyer Explaining the ECN

The European Compost Network (ECN) represents organic waste experts, treatment plants and biowaste organizations working with the recovery and use of biomass from 21 European and Acceding Countries in Europe. The Network is a collaboration of partners, promoting sustainable practices in composting, anaerobic digestion and mechanical biological treatment of organic residues across Europe by exchange of knowledge and experiences. Its aims to address the needs of both practical operators and decision makers.

European Commission Website on Biodegradable Waste:

http://ec.europa.eu/environment/waste/compost/index.htm

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Following the provision of Thematic Strategy on Prevention and Recycling of Waste (COM 2005 (666) final) concerning need to address compost standards at EU level and responding to the call made in art. 22 of Waste Framework Directive (2008/98/EC) requesting the Commission to carry out an assessment on the management of bio-waste with a view to submitting a proposal if appropriate the Commission started preparatory work on potential legislative proposal on bio-waste.

Green Paper (December 2008)

The first step in that process is the Green Paper on the Management of Bio-waste in the EU. For details see http://ec.europa.eu/environment/waste/compost/index.htm

 

States Launch Broadside on EU Biowaste Future (June 2006)

Four EU member states unhappy at European commission unwillingness to propose anEU directive on biowaste treatment have launched a campaign canvassing support for the idea from other countries. Portugal, Spain, Germany and Austria say rules promoting separate collection and processing of biowaste are essential to kick-start a viable EU market for compost.

 

Promoting the Sustainable Management of Biowaste Across the EU  ECN Position Paper (August 2006)

 

 
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