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Eco.3.2: Initiatives for a sustainable use of materials, and their effectsRelevance:The indicator describes the range of initiatives for sustainable use ofmaterials – waste prevention and recycling, that will be implemented inthe RI.Compilation:• Identify and report the initiatives for sustainable use of materials– practices for waste prevention and recycling, incl. adoption ofinnovative technologies that will be implemented in the RI.• Identify possible synergies and multiplying effects with similar initiativesin the region.Data analysis methods:• Descriptive content analysisReferences:EC Waste Prevention Guidelines for the Member States:http://ec.europa.eu/environment/waste/prevention/guidelines.htmEU Fact sheets on selected best practices can be found at:http://ec.europa.eu/environment/waste/prevention/practices.htmDefinitions and explanations:Waste prevention practices: excellent examples of informational,promotional and regulatory measures to stimulate the prevention ofwaste. These practices are targeted on waste prevention and clearlydistinct from other waste management strategies or broad environmentalgoals.Recycling practices: these practices are specific for the different type ofwastes and waste streams (e.g. construction and demolition wastes,batteries, packaging, sludge, etc.).Data sources and collection methods:• Document analysis of project documents as the project proposal• Interviews with S&T experts, managers of the RI, regional environmentagencies, etc.244