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has created a ‘level playing field’ in which the potential issues <strong>of</strong> barriers to trade<br />

have been largely resolved.<br />

In Ireland the framework requires formalising through production <strong>of</strong> a finalised<br />

national action plan. This should go above and beyond the influence <strong>of</strong> the current<br />

sustainable consumption and production initiatives which are in place. Failing to<br />

formally adopt a green public procurement policy may hinder product innovation and<br />

eco-design and availability <strong>of</strong> environmentally sound services. In the area <strong>of</strong> waste<br />

management, it essentially implies a failure to ‘close the loop’ to the extent that those<br />

who recycle might not be using the power <strong>of</strong> public purchasing to help increase<br />

demand for secondary materials, and hence, the viability <strong>of</strong> the industry which leads<br />

to their production.<br />

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

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