European recyclers call for boost of circular economy

EuRIC, European Recycling Industries’ Confederation, has published a position paper welcoming the EU’s initiative to reduce administrative burdens in environmental legislation (Environmental Omnibus). 

EuRIC stressed the need to balance efficiency with ambitious environmental goals. The organisation specifically highlighted that future tools like the Digital Product Passport should be transparent, practical, and fit for recyclers and manufacturers. 

Moreover, harmonised definitions and implementation under the Waste Framework Directive were essential to avoid single market fragmentation, alongside EU-wide end-of-waste criteria. Lastly, EuRIC called for the simplification of waste shipment rules with mutual recognition of certificates and harmonised weight regulations. Additionally, reporting should follow the “only once principle” with digitalisation and simplified criteria.