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Manufacturers advised to do more to reduce waste

29 September 2011
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Manufacturers advised to do more to reduce wasteThe European Union (EU) Waste Framework Directive is providing a "wake up call" to both UK manufacturers and the government, it has been claimed.

According to EEF, the manufacturers' organisation, more action is needed to ensure that zero targets for rubbish are met and combat barriers to achieving these.

In addition, the industry body wants ministers to improve the current waste strategy, something that may prompt operations management professionals to adopt lean manufacturing techniques.

The new EU directive, which is now in force, requires businesses to adhere to new regulations regarding the treatment of waste and to develop a "waste hierarchy" that places landfill as a last option.

"Recovery and recycling have now reached a mature stage within company operations and industry can only make further progress if government unlocks barriers created by lack of investment in infrastructure," said EEF head of climate and environment Gareth Stace.

EEF has also called on the British government to do more to reduce the burden of red tape on manufacturers after a report demonstrated that progress is being made in this area.ADNFCR-3058-ID-800743422-ADNFCR
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