Priority product
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Priority product is a term used in relation to waste management
, especially in extended producer responsibility
, to describe a product which can create a high level of environmental harm.
The United States Environmental Protection Agency
defines items such as electronics, products containing mercury, batteries, medical products, carpet and packaging as priority products.
A priority product is a specific term defined in the New Zealand Waste Minimisation Act 2008
as one which could cause significant environmental harm, will benefit from reuse or recycling and is able to be managed under a product stewardship
scheme.
Waste management
Waste management is the collection, transport, processing or disposal,managing and monitoring of waste materials. The term usually relates to materials produced by human activity, and the process is generally undertaken to reduce their effect on health, the environment or aesthetics...
, especially in extended producer responsibility
Extended producer responsibility
Extended producer responsibility is a strategy designed to promote the integration of environmental costs associated with goods throughout their life cycles into the market price of the products.- Definition :...
, to describe a product which can create a high level of environmental harm.
The United States Environmental Protection Agency
United States Environmental Protection Agency
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is an agency of the federal government of the United States charged with protecting human health and the environment, by writing and enforcing regulations based on laws passed by Congress...
defines items such as electronics, products containing mercury, batteries, medical products, carpet and packaging as priority products.
A priority product is a specific term defined in the New Zealand Waste Minimisation Act 2008
Waste Minimisation Act 2008
The Waste Minimisation Act is an Act of Parliament passed in New Zealand in 2008.It was a Private Members Bill introduced by Mike Ward. The major provisions of the Act are: a levy on landfill waste, promoting product stewardship schemes, some mandatory waste reporting, clarifying the role of...
as one which could cause significant environmental harm, will benefit from reuse or recycling and is able to be managed under a product stewardship
Product stewardship
Product stewardship is a concept whereby environmental protection centers around the product itself, and everyone involved in the lifespan of the product is called upon to take up responsibility to reduce its environmental impact. For manufacturers, this includes planning for, and if necessary,...
scheme.