The document highlights concerns regarding the volatile situation of scrap shortage and rise in export that include an increased percentage of high-quality materials, with pre-consumer scrap on the list. Offering technical suggestions, FACE reiterates previously suggested solutions to safeguard scrap export, while acknowledging traceability and recycling capacity within the EU.
Presently, the JRC is assisting the European Commission’s Directorate-General for the Environment regarding the legislative proposal, Circular Economy Act, focusing on aluminium in the aspect of construction. 3 major questions were received by the JRC on its position paper.