Waste hierarchy as an obstacle for transition to circular economy

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Jazyk výsledku

angličtina

Název v původním jazyce

Waste hierarchy as an obstacle for transition to circular economy

Popis výsledku v původním jazyce

This paper examines the legislative challenges of implementing principles of the circular economy within the legal boundaries set by the European Union&apos;s Waste Directive, with a specific focus on its transposition into Slovak national law. The current waste hierarchy, as outlined by the EU, prioritizes waste management strategies that do not fully integrate the comprehensive &quot;R strategy&quot; elements such as reusing, repairing, refurbishing, remanufacturing, and repurposing. This oversight perpetuates a linear economy model, inadvertently encouraging waste generation rather than promoting circular models that extend the life span of products and materials. Through a detailed analysis of Slovak legislative measures and their alignment with the European Union&apos;s Waste directive, this paper highlights the gaps and inconsistencies that hinder the transition to a circular economy. The findings suggest that a re-evaluation of the definitions used in waste hierarchy characteristics is essential to incorporate comprehensive R strategies elements effectively, thereby fostering a more sustainable and circular economic model. Recommendations for policy adjustments are proposed to better support the circular economy principles and reduce waste generation at its source.

Název v anglickém jazyce

Waste hierarchy as an obstacle for transition to circular economy

Popis výsledku anglicky

This paper examines the legislative challenges of implementing principles of the circular economy within the legal boundaries set by the European Union&apos;s Waste Directive, with a specific focus on its transposition into Slovak national law. The current waste hierarchy, as outlined by the EU, prioritizes waste management strategies that do not fully integrate the comprehensive &quot;R strategy&quot; elements such as reusing, repairing, refurbishing, remanufacturing, and repurposing. This oversight perpetuates a linear economy model, inadvertently encouraging waste generation rather than promoting circular models that extend the life span of products and materials. Through a detailed analysis of Slovak legislative measures and their alignment with the European Union&apos;s Waste directive, this paper highlights the gaps and inconsistencies that hinder the transition to a circular economy. The findings suggest that a re-evaluation of the definitions used in waste hierarchy characteristics is essential to incorporate comprehensive R strategies elements effectively, thereby fostering a more sustainable and circular economic model. Recommendations for policy adjustments are proposed to better support the circular economy principles and reduce waste generation at its source.

Druh

J_SC - Článek v periodiku v databázi SCOPUS

CEP obor

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OECD FORD obor

50501 - Law

Projekt

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Návaznosti

I - Institucionalni podpora na dlouhodoby koncepcni rozvoj vyzkumne organizace

Rok uplatnění

2025

Kód důvěrnosti údajů

S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů

Název periodika

Waste Forum

ISSN

1804-0195

e-ISSN

1804-0195

Svazek periodika

2025

Číslo periodika v rámci svazku

3

Stát vydavatele periodika

CZ - Česká republika

Počet stran výsledku

8

Strana od-do

170-177

Kód UT WoS článku

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EID výsledku v databázi Scopus

2-s2.0-105017137031