Waste management


"Approach based on three principles (EU):
1) Waste prevention: As a key factor the amount of generated waste should be reduced
2) Recycling and reuse: If waste cannot be prevented, as many of the materials as possible should be recovered, preferably by recycling.
3) Improving final disposal and monitoring: Where possible, waste that cannot be recycled or reused should be safely incinerated, with landfill only used as a last resort. "
(Source: http://europa.eu.int/comm/environment/waste/index.htm)