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Waste Act (646/2011; amendments up to 528/2014 included)

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Summary

The purpose of this Act is to prevent the hazard and harm to human health and the environment posed by waste and waste management, to reduce the amount and harmfulness of waste, to promote the sustainable use of natural resources, to ensure functioning waste management, and to prevent littering.

Issuer

Finland

Year

2014

Region

Europe

Issuer (type)

Ministry of the Environment (Government)

Instrument type

Act

Disclosure instrument

Yes

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Mandatory

Text analysis

    • High 1.07%
    • Low 0.03%
    • E focus: degradation, emissions, energy, environment, environmental management, hazardous substances, hazardous waste, land use, pollution, radioactive waste, recycling, soil, waste, water, conservation
    • S focus: compensation
    • G focus: audit
    • Administrative services, Agriculture, Finance, Management, Manufacturing, Professional services, Transportation