This short report aims to summarize the problems, limits and counter-productive effects of a recycling-based approach to waste management, in order to rethink and redefine the issue for the purpose of avoiding dramatic mistakes and counter-productive effects while carrying out actions towards zero waste and circular economy. The report ends with a summary of key positions and recommendations.
All observations, analyses, positions and recommendations presented below appear consistent with what is defended and promoted by the Zero Waste worldwide movement working on raising awareness and solving the global waste issue. More specifically, most information and recommendations in this report are based on various contents produced by Zero Waste France and The Story of Stuff Project.
