umweltbundesamt - Kiev, 22 March 2016: A new two-year Twinning
project on the collection and recycling of e-waste and used batteries
was officially launched today at the Ministry of Regional Development,
Building and Housing and Communal Services of Ukraine.
Every year, Ukraine has to dispose half a billion
tons of wastes, including hundreds of tons of harmful e-waste that often
contains hazardous substances that cause pollution and health problems.
In the EU waste legislation, landfilling is the "least preferred
option" and recycling is encouraged, in particular for waste containing
harmful substances and valuable raw materials like e-waste.
