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End-of-Life Vehicles (ELV) Recycling Law

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Summary

The purpose of the Law on Recycling of End-of-Life Vehicles (ELV Recycling Law), which defines role sharing among and responsibilities of automobile-related businesses, is to construct a new recycling system, prevent illegal dumping, reduce final disposal, and make full use of recyclable resources and reusable parts. The Law was promulgated on July 12, 2002, with its gradual enforcement beginning in January 2003. The Law was fully put into force in January 2005.

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Issuer

Japan

Year

2002

Region

Asia

Issuer (type)

Japan Cabinet Office (Government)

Policy Type

Other sustainability policy

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Mandatory


Main industries targeted
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Transportation & Warehousing
Restrictiveness

Very High

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
  • SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
  • SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
  • SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
  • SDG 14: Life Below Water

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