ACR+ provided feedback on the revision of the EU Waste Framework Directive regarding the environmental impact of waste management. ACR+ supports the revision process and proposes five measures to enhance the Directive. These measures include:
- Extending the scope of food reduction targets to primary production.
- Establishing specific additional legislation on textiles with a standardized EU system for Extended Producer Responsibility.
- Developing efficient monitoring and control schemes for food waste reduction.
- Setting up a sanctioning system to enforce targets.
- Placing a greater focus on prevention for textiles.
ACR+ also emphasises the need for ambitious reduction goals aligned with Sustainable Development Goal 12.3 and a comprehensive approach to circular economy practices.