Ukrainian implementation of the European Waste Directive
October 21, 2019, 7:58 am

Ukrainian implementation of the European Waste Directive

Following the signing of the Association Agreement, the Implementation of the Framework Directive On The Waste by the European Parliament and the Council has become a prerequisite for fulfilling Ukraine's commitments on its path to the European Union accession.

On 3th of October, the Ukrainian people finally waited for the Verkhovna Rada to registered the Bill 2207 the Management of Household and Other Waste Law, which is intended to address the critical issue of environmental pollution in Ukraine.

A bill was submitted by the initiative of MP Anna Skorokhod, and a group of deputies envisages integration of tasks protection the environment and health with measures for the maximum utilization of the potential waste resource. In addition, establishing a hierarchy of priorities for waste management, regulates the order of the waste classification to the category of hazardous, introduces the principle of extended producer responsibility, Requirements for planning waste management, addressing the problem of unauthorized landfills, which is a major issue for the population. Also the creation of a Central Executive Body that will be empowered to address environmental pollution and control, which has not been established yet and lacks regulatory policy in the country.

Bill 2207 fully reflects the requirements of the European Framework Directive. It will provide stable guarantees to investors for the construction of refineries, and at the same time resolve the issue of additional energy supply to the population as the investment-technological approach transforms waste into different types of energy: electric, fuel, natural, biogas.

Tereshchenko Olga, Ukrainian International lawyer

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BENEFIT, the Kingdom’s innovator and leading company in Fintech and electronic financial transactions service, has announced its sponsorship of the “Innovation and Sustainable Technology Solutions Competition (GU - IST Solutions), hosted by Gulf University at its main campus.
This strategic sponsorship reflects BENEFIT’s active role in advancing technological innovation and fostering sustainable solutions to future challenges. It also seeks to empower Bahraini youth by enhancing their skills, capabilities, and competitiveness in innovation and solution development—contributing meaningfully to the broader goals of sustainable development across all sectors.
As part of BENEFIT’s active involvement in the competition, the company has announced that Hanan Abdulla Hasan, Senior Manager of Public Relations and Communication, will serve on the competition’s supervisory committee. Her upcoming participation reflects BENEFIT’s forward-looking commitment to championing academic and professional excellence.
Commenting on the occasion, Hanan Abdulla Hasan, Senior Manager of Public Relations and Communication at BENEFIT, said, “We are privileged to support this pioneering initiative, which aligns seamlessly with BENEFIT’s enduring commitment to fostering innovation and nurturing the potential of Bahrain’s youth. Our participation is rooted in a deep sense of social responsibility and a firm belief in the pivotal role of innovation in shaping a sustainable future. Through such platforms, we seek to empower the next generation with the knowledge, skills, and foresight required to develop impactful solutions that address future challenges, in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 2030.”
Dr. Aseel Al Ayash Dean of the College of Engineering in Gulf University commented, “We extend our sincere gratitude to BENEFIT for their generous sponsorship and support of the Innovation and Sustainable Technology Solutions Competition. This contribution plays an instrumental role in helping us achieve the strategic goals of this initiative, namely, cultivating a culture of innovation and sustainability, encouraging efforts that address the imperatives of sustainable development, and enhancing the practical and professional capabilities of our students and participants.”
The event will bring together a diverse spectrum of participants, including secondary school students, university undergraduates, engineers, industry professionals, entrepreneurs, academic researchers, and subject matter experts representing a wide range of disciplines.
The competition seeks to inspire participants to develop and present innovative, sustainable technologies aimed at addressing pressing environmental, social, and economic challenges. It encourages the formulation of business models that integrate advanced technological solutions with core principles of sustainability. Moreover, it serves as a platform for emerging leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators to contribute to the advancement of the Sustainable Development Goals, promote the ethos of responsible technology, and demonstrate its transformative potential across various sectors.
Attendees will have the opportunity to view a series of project presentations submitted by participants, covering diverse areas such as eco-friendly product design, smart and sustainable innovations, renewable energy technologies, water conservation and management, waste minimisation and recycling, green architectural solutions, and sustainable transportation systems. Outstanding projects will be formally recognised and awarded at the conclusion of the event.