6. Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between Best Available Technique and Best Available Technology?

It's common to equate the term "technical" with "technological", but these notions are not the same. It is therefore important to understand the difference between "technique" and "technology":

• The term technique is defined as all the processes and methods of an art, craft or industry. The technical approach concerns physical processes.

• The term technology is defined as a body of knowledge and practice based on scientific principles in a technical field. The technological approach concerns implementation methods or procedures.

What are BREFs for?

BATs are techniques that meet the assessment criteria defined in Annex IV of Directive 96/61/EC....