Ensure the EU’s waste is not exported to third countries.
Prevent illegal exports of waste within the EU as well as from the EU third countries.
Increase shipment of waste traceability to facilitate recycling and reuse.
The Regulation of Waste Shipments implements the Basel Convention's (1989) obligations on the control of transboundary movements of hazardous wastes and their disposal.
REQUIREMENTS
Enhanced monitoring and tracking: This includes stricter reporting requirements for shipment activities.
Financial safeguards: Companies must provide financial guarantees to cover any potential environmental damage caused by waste shipments.
Ensuring environmentally sound treatment: Waste can only be shipped to countries with proven capabilities to handle it responsibly.
WHO IS AFFECTED?
Exporters involved in the movement of waste in the EU.
Importers involved in the movement of waste in the EU.
Carriers involved in the movement of waste in the EU.
Brokers involved in the movement of waste in the EU.
Traders involved in the movement of waste in the EU.
RECYCLING
Recycle materials to produce new thread or other textile products, such as furniture or shopping bags.
MARKETPLACE
Supply chain tracking to prevent overproduction.
Reusing cheaper deadstock fabrics.
Resale your fabrics' surplus to get benefit from them.
