13. Conclusion
Waste is one of the major problems of the 21st century.
Waste is generated at different stages of a product's life cycle: when raw materials are extracted, during manufacturing, during use, and at the end of its life. It is caused by all economic actors. In a context of growing demand for goods, prevention, waste reduction, and recycling help to reduce pressure on natural resources.
As a result of uncontrolled consumerism, they are invading the world, both land and sea. Some countries are responding by creating waste policies. Europe has created a 6-digit classification system based on the main producer, the properties of the waste, or the production sector. The French classification is also based on a breakdown: 338 Mt of waste, including 260 Mt for construction and public works (estimate for 2025). These figures are increasing by an average...
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Standards and norms
- Concrete – Specification, performance, production, and compliance – National supplement to standard NF EN 206 - NF EN 206/CN - Novembre 2014
Regulations
Directive 2008/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of November 19, 2008 on waste and repealing certain Directives (text with EEA relevance)
Law No. 75-633 of July 15, 1975 on waste disposal and material recovery
Law No. 2020-105 of February 10, 2020 on combating waste and promoting the circular economy (Anti-Waste Law for a Circular Economy, AGEC Law)...
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