Regulatory changes in waste management following the EU’s Circular Economy Action Plan

  • Gabriella Szamek dr. jur, Pázmány Péter Katolikus Egyetem, Jog- és Államtudományi Kar, Deák Ferenc Továbbképző Intézet
Keywords: circular economy, extended producer responsibility, binding return fee scheme, waste, concession

Abstract

This study reviews Hungary’s implementation of the European Union’s circular economy action plan and related waste regulations, including amendments to national law. In particular, it outlines the new waste management system, extended producer responsibility, and the binding return fee scheme. Further, this paper highlights the enormous significance of waste management from an environmental perspective and related challenges.

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Published
2024-06-30
Section
Cikkek