Dirk Nelen

As part of the European FutuRaM project, VITO mapped the composition and recovery potential of critical raw materials in slags, ashes and other waste streams, thereby laying an empirical foundation for future raw materials policy. 

The proposal for a new European Regulation on packaging and packaging waste imposes obligations on traders to make their packaging assortment more sustainable. Unfortunately, it is difficult for traders to determine which options are more sustainable. Firstly, the choice of packaging material strongly depends on the product range. Furthermore, both the material choice and the design of the packaging, as well as the later waste phase, have a significant impact on the sustainability of a chosen packaging solution. Therefore, the Green Last Mile advisory document compiles all this information and provides e-commerce traders with a tool to make sustainable packaging choices. Download the checklist

The Future Availability of Secondary Raw Materials (FutuRaM) project commenced on 1st June 2022 and will play a key role in ensuring a secure supply of secondary and critical raw materials from within the European Union.