Organic Waste Recycling

Management of organic waste recycling program 497

ActionGovernment intends to specify minimum proportions of secondary materials in products procured for public bodiesGovernment intends to specify proportions of secondary materials in products procured for public bodiesFor categories of products defined by Government, it is forbidden todiscriminate against the presence of reclaimed materials in products, which satisfy regulations and standards. Law enables Govern to fix minimum proportions of secondary materials contained in productsQuality control and standardization of secondary materials under investigationInvestment grants up to 60% of construction costs available to municipalities for waste treatment and recovery plantsLimited

ad hoc

research and development grants

for private and public sector

projectsNational Agency can make available research grantsGrants available for innovative investments and research and development into reclamation. Grants available for plants

to reclaim energy from waste

CountryFrance GermanyFrance GermanyBelgiumDenmarkFranceGermany

Type of measure1. Procurement policies2. Specifications to encourage demand for reclaimed materials3. Financial

assistance to

reclamation projects

Table 10.4 General measures in selected European countries for promoting reclamation (Environmental Resources Ltd 1978)