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49.0 Incentives Affecting Construction and<br />

Demolition <strong>Waste</strong> - Belgium<br />

The past 10 years, policy regarding construction and demolition waste (C&D waste)<br />

was mainly focused on attaining high recycling rates. In 1995, a target was set for the<br />

recycling rate that should be achieved by 2000, i.e. 75% <strong>of</strong> C&D waste. This goal was<br />

achieved rather easily, with a recycling rate <strong>of</strong> more than 85% in 2000.<br />

By comparison, no clear goal was set for the reduction <strong>of</strong> C&D waste; a reduction was<br />

sought by awareness rising campaigns like guides on good practice, and the PRESTI<br />

programme (Prevention Stimulating Programme) that financed studies and pilotprojects<br />

on waste prevention. Initiatives and programmes such as these are<br />

discussed in Annex 60.0.<br />

In 2007, a new Construction and Demolition <strong>Waste</strong> Master plan 2007-2010 was<br />

implemented. Emphasis again was put on recycling and especially re-use <strong>of</strong> C&D<br />

waste, with e.g. high environmental standards and certification <strong>of</strong> aggregates, and<br />

specifications for selective dismantling. With regard to the prevention <strong>of</strong> C&D waste, a<br />

study is currently being performed analysing the feasibility <strong>of</strong> establishing<br />

environmental performance requirements with respect to material use in<br />

construction.<br />

690<br />

29/09/09

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