Extra systematic waste prevention methods are wanted to realize regional and nationwide sustainability objectives in Scandinavia, in line with a brand new report. It outlines sensible measures to strengthen the round financial system within the Nordics, with a selected give attention to waste prevention and reuse.
The Nordic Council of Ministers engaged sustainability specialist Sweco to offer suggestions on accelerating waste prevention throughout the area. The mission, which centres on municipal waste, was performed by a group of Sweco consultants from Finland, Sweden, Denmark and Norway.
“The report’s main takeaway is that while waste prevention is a priority in the Nordic countries, a clear need exists for systematic, robust measures to turn these policies into tangible outcomes,” stated Thomas Hietto, Enterprise Space President of Sweco Finland.
The report attracts on worldwide finest practices and evaluates a spread of efficient financial devices that could possibly be adopted by the Nordic international locations, akin to focused charges on quick style, VAT reductions for second-hand commerce and restore providers, and R&D funding for modern round enterprise fashions.
Hietto stated the report “provides critical insights on how the Nordic countries can advance their waste management systems from traditional recycling to a fully integrated circular economy. This approach addresses the entire product value chain and makes it easier for citizens to make sustainable choices”.
The report is discovered here. Within the report, Sweco concludes that:
- Stronger coverage devices are obligatory to enhance waste prevention, akin to regulatory and financial measures together with taxes, charges and bans.
- Steering devices ought to goal all the product worth chain, fairly than focusing solely on the end-of-life stage.
- Sustainable shopper decisions must be made extra engaging.
