Recycling of PVC waste

In the context of Community waste management policy, the European Commission, DG XI, has published an invitation to tender for a study on the recycling of PVC waste. The study, which will cover the 15 Member States of the EU, will: - Make a quantitative and qualitative asses...

In the context of Community waste management policy, the European Commission, DG XI, has published an invitation to tender for a study on the recycling of PVC waste.

The study, which will cover the 15 Member States of the EU, will:

- Make a quantitative and qualitative assessment of existing PVC waste recycling systems;
- Identify the potential environmental, technical and economic problems involved in the recycling of PVC waste;
- Analyse the impact of the presence of PVC waste on the development of the recycling of other plastics;
- Identify Community and national measures which are likely to improve the recycling of PVC waste.

The contract should be completed within 18 months.
Tender documents may be obtained on written request, quoting reference XI/C3/ETU/980096, from:

European Commission
DG XI - Environment, nuclear safety and civil protection
Mr B. Sinnott
200 rue de la Loi
B-1049 Brussels
Fax [phone]