Aim: Effective Management and Recycling of Mineral Waste in Europe
The European Waste Management Association (FEAD) and the Fédération Internationale du Recyclage (FIR) have announced their cooperation to advance circular economy approaches within the mineral waste sector.
By working together, the two organizations aim to promote effective management and recycling of mineral waste, “ultimately contributing to the European Union’s environmental and waste management goals”. Mineral waste, particularly construction and demolition waste (C&DW) and incinerator bottom ash (IBA) plays a crucial role in closing the loop for the construction value chain. C&DW accounts for more than a third of all waste generated in the European Union and in 2022, 295 million tons of aggregates were recycled in the 27 EU Member States. This partnership would focus on addressing key matters related to mineral waste, the biggest waste stream in Europe, the press release said. Through this partnership, both organizations would aim to foster new opportunities for stakeholders in the waste management and recycling industries. “Between FEAD’s advocacy work and FIR’s technical expertise on C&DW and IBA, this cooperation will help pave the way to help the EU achieve its circular economy targets.”
(Published in GLOBAL RECYCLING Magazine 1/2025, Page 28)
