Management of wastes from surface treatment, casting and coating of metals and plastics
The European Commission, DG XI, has published an invitation to tender for the completion of a study on the management of wastes from surface treatment, casting and coating of metals and plastics. The study contract to be awarded will cover the following: - Defining the state-of-the-art of the industrial activities on surface treatment, casting and coating of metals and plastics in the 15 Member States of the European Union; - Characterizing both quantitatively and qualitatively the wastes generated and their management; - Identifying areas and/or solutions for the improvement of the management of such wastes, from preventing their generation to reducing their harmful effects; - Assessing the environmental and economic impacts of an improved management of such wastes. The study is to be carried out within the context of the European Community waste management policy. Requests for tender documents should be sent to: European Commission DG XI - Environment, nuclear safety and civil protection Mr. Sinnott Unit XI/A-2 - Budget, finances and contracts 200 rue de la Loi (TRMF 04/87) B-1049 Brussels Fax +32-2-2994449 Completed tenders should be submitted to the same address.