Recycling policy in the European Union

Recycling in the European Union (EU) has benefited from R&D efforts and str ict environmental regulations of the EU's members. Thanks to the adoption o f sustainable development policies by the EU's European Institutions, econo mic incentives are expected to further strengthen the recycling industry. M oreover, the historical accumulation of non-ferrous metals in Europe will l ikely enhance secondary metal production. Also contributing to EU recycling is mining in East European countries and the resulting industrial waste. T he rate of growth of the recycling industry is expected to approach double digits for at least this decade.