Implementation of EU Rules on Circular Economy in Romanian EEE Sector: Targets and Results
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https://doi.org/10.18662/lumenlaw/11.1/81Keywords:
EU rules, circular economy, EEE Sector, Romania, risks and benefits, targets and resultsAbstract
Our review is focused on the complex issue of circularity in the Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE) sector in Romania, taking into account the European regulatory framework and those pressing factors justified by the growing concerns for maintaining a clean environment and protecting public health. Emphasizing the issue of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) and the imperative of their inclusion in the circular economy, we compellingly highlight the most significant aspects of this theme, at both the European Union and Romanian levels. Special attention is given to the analysis of norms, practices, and outcomes regarding the man-agement of WEEE at the national level, simultaneously highlighting the main problems and dif-ficulties faced by the addressed field. Clearly, in the conclusion of the paper, we also make a series of proposals for improving the situation. Striving for a comprehensive treatment of the issue, we believe that the work can be of great value to researchers, industry professionals, decision-makers, legislators, as well as entrepreneurs who perceive the EEE/WEEE sector as one where profitable businesses can be conducted.
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