43-25 Order on waste - Carrots & Sticks

Summary

The "Bekendtgørelse om affald" is a Danish regulation on waste management, last updated in 2012. The regulation outlines the obligations of businesses in relation to waste management, including requirements for waste sorting, storage, transport, and disposal. Businesses are required to have a waste management plan and register, and are responsible for ensuring that their waste is handled in an environmentally responsible manner. The regulation also establishes guidelines for hazardous waste management and sets limits for the amount of certain hazardous substances that can be released into the environment.

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Issuer

Denmark

Year

2012

Region

Europe

Issuer (type)

Miljø- og Fødevareministeriet (Government)

Policy Type

Other sustainability policy

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Mandatory

Main industries targeted

Manufacturing
Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas Extraction
Retail trade
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

Restrictiveness

High

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 2: Zero Hunger
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production