Improving waste wood circularity in the EU: classification frameworks and policy options - CEPS

Improving waste wood circularity in the EU: classification frameworks and policy options - CEPS

 

Given the importance of wood as a renewable resource, efficient waste wood utilisation is central to visions for a climate-neutral, sustainable, and competitive Europe. Against this backdrop, it is critical to leverage waste wood as a sustainable resource to meet Europe’s rising demand for wood-based products while also combating deforestation, biodiversity loss, and emissions tied to virgin wood harvesting. In advancing the circular economy and transforming waste wood valorisation to meet future demand, construction and demolition (C&D) and furniture waste wood have been identified for their potential to be turned into valuable wood-based products.  (...)