Current Affairs Czechs catching up with EU neighbours in recycling drive
As European society has become wealthier, the amount of waste it produces has risen accordingly. Much of this rubbish is harmful to the environment and with over 2 billion tonnes of it being created in Europe every year, the task of treating and disposing of it safely is no small feat. To combat the problem of excess waste, European Union directives require member states to introduce legislation on waste collection, recycling and disposal, and a number of EU states are already recycling around 50% of packaged waste. Although the Czech Republic still lags behind, there are now signs that it is gradually catching up with its European neighbours.
Back
