1. INSTITUTIONAL TWINNING INSTRUMENT IN THE EUROPEAN NEIGHBOURHOOD POLICY (ENP) Region
15 March 2016, Kiev, Ukraine
TWINNING PROJECT
INTRODUCTION OF A MANAGEMENT SYSTEM OF WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (WEEE) IN UKRAINE
This project is funded by the European Union

2. Twinning project purpose
“to bring gradually the Ukrainian waste management system closer to EU standards by introducing effective and sustainable management systems for its household wastes, in particular for WEEE and waste batteries”
Partnership of Ukrainian and EU Member State administrations with international expert team
Support implementation of the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement in the waste management area
Support successful European development of economy and society in Ukraine

3. Europe’s policy vision
‘In 2050, we live well, within the planet's ecological limits.
Our prosperity and healthy environment stem from an innovative, circular economy where nothing is wasted and where natural resources are managed sustainably, and biodiversity is protected, valued and restored in ways that enhance our society's resilience. Our low-carbon growth has long been decoupled from resource use, setting the pace for a global safe and sustainable society.’
Source: 7th EU Environment Action Programme

4. From “linear” economy ….
Source: IEEP for EC, Circular Economy Scoping Study (2014)

5. … to “circular” economy
Source: IEEP for EC, Circular Economy Scoping Study (2014)

6. WEEE/Batteries in a Circular Economy
fastest growing product and waste stream in Europe
including hazardous substances and precious materials
safe use, re-use and disposal of hazardous substances
minimise use and maximise re-use/recycling of materials
new technical, economic and social opportunities
innovative product design and waste management
awareness in production, consumption, waste management
state regulations to define controlled rules for all actors

7. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION!
Twinning project
INTRODUCTION OF A MANAGEMENT SYSTEM OF WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (WEEE) IN UKRAINE
This Project is funded by the European Union
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION!
Johannes Mayer
Project Leader 7