This paper aims to analyse the role that the precautionary principle can play in the waste management activity, which is considered an integral part of environment and ecosystem protection actions. After a careful analysis of the function of the principle in the various phases of the so-called waste cycle, with particular reference on the theme of classification of waste coded with mirror entries, the reflection focuses on the impact of the Covid-19 emergency. As the last, is treated the relationship between the precautionary principle and the circular economy.

The waste cycle management and the protection of health and environment: the role of the precautionary principle

Adriana Ciafardoni
2021-01-01

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This paper aims to analyse the role that the precautionary principle can play in the waste management activity, which is considered an integral part of environment and ecosystem protection actions. After a careful analysis of the function of the principle in the various phases of the so-called waste cycle, with particular reference on the theme of classification of waste coded with mirror entries, the reflection focuses on the impact of the Covid-19 emergency. As the last, is treated the relationship between the precautionary principle and the circular economy.
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