RESOURCE EFFICIENCY AND THE ENERGY-RELATED (ErP) DIRECTIVE: FUTURE OPTIONS

Övrig information: Policy brief prepared for the Workshop ”Ecodesign and resource efficiency” in Copenhagen 26 November 2010. Abstract: European Union (EU) policy documents are referring to the ErP Directive as a potential instrument for better resource efficiency. This briefing discusses the scope of the Directive, how it is currently applied, and the potential for better addressing resource efficiency, recycling and functional aspects within the framework of the Directive.