Update on 19 Sept 2024:
Contents
- EU waste shipment regulation
- Revision of EU SRR
- Drivers of recycling market as reported
1. EU waste shipment regulation
EU waste shipment regulation was published (link) and entered into force on 20 May 2024. An important element is that article 82 clarifies the legal framework applicable to the recycling of EU flagged ships. Ships can be recycled in recycling facilities located outside the OECD, if they meet the requirements of the EU SRR and are added to the EU list.