Eutrophication of surface water bodies is the most significant water quality problem worldwide. The EU has developed an extensive regulatory and policy framework to protect the environment from nutrient pollution. Although efforts have been made to integrate and create connections between...

This study focuses on the separation, collection and subsequent management of the dry recyclable fractions (i.e. beverage cartons, glass, metal, paper and cardboard, and plastic) of municipal waste in the EU-27. The goal of the study is to recommend compliant/noncompliant and, in general, best...