Listening response
DK consultation on circular economy
The European Commission's definition of a green port: "In the context of EU transport policy, a green port is a port that succeeds in balancing environmental challenges with economic demand". It is in this perspective that Danish Ports has viewed the circular economy package. The industry's interest in making better use of resources has the potential to create jobs in relation to port activities. The flow of materials in the European and international transportation chain often includes ports. For example, recycling of wind turbine parts, scrapping of offshore drilling rigs, end-of-life offshore cables, service stations for collecting slop oil and gas from cargo ships, and activities related to sorting, recycling and storage of waste from maritime transportation and trade. In addition, there are many other types of waste handled by companies in the ports. The proposal on waste is solely municipal. Danish Ports has the following comments and practical obstacles to the waste proposal:
- Sediments as non-waste.
- Reduce waste and waste volume
- Marine litter and the polluter pays principle
- Marine litter and port reception facilities
- Hazardous waste
- Repair grants and sustainability assessments
See Danish Ports' consultation response See the European Commission's proposal on waste