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Environment: competitive and sustainable framework for BLIC activities
Environmental protection is a broad and complex area in which rubber
manufacturers have long been actively involved. Following a
sustainable approach, tyre and general rubber goods manufacturers
have undertaken actions whose aim parallels the objectives set out
by the
European Commission in key legislative documents.
Adopted in July 2002 the
6th Community Environment Action Programme
(EAP) lays down environmental objectives and priorities, with
targets and timetables, for a ten-year period.
Based on the “polluter-pays“ principle, the EAP promotes the
integration of environmental concerns into all Community policies
and encourages the achievement of sustainable development throughout
the European Union.
Thematic Strategies are one component of the actions foreseen within
the 6th EAP.
In 2005, consultation of stakeholders on two Thematic Strategies
including on
waste prevention and recycling has progressed.
In addition, since 2000, the achievement of the objectives of the
Lisbon strategy governs the EU policy. Adopted by the EU15 Heads of
States, this strategy aimed at making Europe the most competitive,
dynamic, knowledge-based economy in the world by 2010.
Regarding environmental policy, the strategy puts particular
emphasis on the relationship between environment and economy.
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