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EU Environmental Policies

The European Union develops and implements policies designed to safeguard the environment and biodiversity. These strategies focus on lowering risks to human health while advancing the shift toward a circular economy.

Goals of the EU Environment Strategy

Protect natural habitats and species.
Reduce pollution and waste generation.
Promote sustainable resource use.
Support climate action and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Ensure safer products and chemicals.

Circular Economy Transition

The EU emphasizes moving from a linear "take-make-dispose" model to a circular one, where resources are reused, repaired, and recycled to minimize environmental impact and foster sustainability.

"EU policies aim to protect the environment and biodiversity, minimize risks to human health, and promote the transition to a circular economy."

The European Commission actively pursues comprehensive environmental strategies that balance ecological preservation with human and economic health.

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EU Environmental Policies

Goals of the EU Environment Strategy

Circular Economy Transition

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