30-September-2008
English
This Inventory of International Initiatives related to Sustainable Materials Management (SMM) was financed by the Flemish Public Waste Agency (OVAM).
30-September-2008
English
This study provides an overview of ten methodologies used, directly or indirectly, to assess material use in terms of its potential impacts on the environment, benefits to society and value for the economy. The purpose of the study is to promote understanding of the strengths and limitations of the methodologies, in terms of their potential application as part of a strategy to promote more sustainable management of materials. The
30-October-2007
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All waste, whether domestically generated or subject to export and import, should be managed in an environmentally sound manner in order to protect human health and the environment. To meet this objective and,at the same time, ensure fair competition between waste management enterprises throughout the OECD area, a Recommendation on ESM [C(2004)100] has been adopted by member countries. In order to facilitate its implementation, a
23-May-2007
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24-February-2005
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This document, written in Russian, serves as a toolkit for building better environmental inspectorates in Eastern Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia.
24-February-2005
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This document, written in English, serves as a toolkit for building better environmental inspectorates in Eastern Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia.
3-November-2003
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OECD work on environmental indicators is designed to contribute to the harmonisation of individual initiatives of OECD Member countries in the field of environmental indicators by developing a common approach and conceptual framework.
28-October-2002
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The Guidance Manual for the implementation of the OECD Decision on transboundary movements of wastes destined for recovery has been updated according to the revised Decision C(2001)107/FINAL.
19-June-2001
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These Guidelines indicate the potential for using transferable permit schemes at the local or national level to protect the environment or manage natural resources, and provide strategic advice for implementing such schemes.
1-August-2000
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This Reference Manual on strategic waste prevention is part of OECD’s on-going efforts toward assisting governments with actions that support increased resource efficiency and sustainable development.