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Figure 15-4: Collection for Recycling <strong>of</strong> Batteries since the Introduction <strong>of</strong> an EPR on<br />

Batteries in Belgium (BEBAT).<br />

Note: Andere (light green) = ‘other’<br />

15.5.4 <strong>Waste</strong> Accumulators<br />

15.5.4.1 Environmental Benefits Prevention<br />

RECYBAT reports no prevention actions: there are no producers <strong>of</strong> waste<br />

accumulators in Belgium, so ecodesign in Flanders is not an option. The importers<br />

have little influence on the design <strong>of</strong> the batteries. 299<br />

Reuse is not an option.<br />

15.5.4.2 Environmental Benefits Recycling<br />

Table 15-5 shows the collection and recycling targets that are in force. 300<br />

Table 15-5 Collection and recycling percentages <strong>of</strong> waste accumulators<br />

281<br />

<strong>International</strong> <strong>Review</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Waste</strong> <strong>Policy</strong>: Annexes<br />

Target Target<br />

Achieved Achieved (2005)<br />

(2005)<br />

Collection 95% 93.7%<br />

Recycling <strong>of</strong> lead 95% 95%<br />

Recycling <strong>of</strong> plastics 30% 36%<br />

Source: OVAM, 2007<br />

299 OVAM (2007) Evaluatie van aanvaardingsplichten (Evaluation <strong>of</strong> take-back obligations), in Dutch.<br />

300 OVAM (2007) Evaluatie van aanvaardingsplichten (Evaluation <strong>of</strong> take-back obligations), in Dutch.

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