Cross-border shipments allow e-waste and recovered materials to reach specialist recycling facilities, but lengthy approvals, inconsistent procedures and high costs can create unnecessary barriers. In this 2022 joint response, EERA and FEAD called for a more harmonised, digital and risk-based approach to e-waste shipments, including faster procedures for pre-consented facilities.

Moving plastic waste efficiently across the EU helps recyclers access sufficient feedstock and direct materials to the most appropriate treatment facilities. In this 2022 coalition position, EERA and five European industry associations called for harmonised pre-consent rules, faster notifications, lower financial burdens and digitalised waste shipment procedures

EERA and EBRA's 2022 Joint Position Statement set out recommendations for a more harmonised and proportionate EU waste shipment framework, covering specialist recycling, waste classification, financial guarantees, pre-consented facilities, digitalisation and controls on illegal shipments and exports outside the EU

Joint statement calling for removable, replaceable and repairable batteries to support longer product lifetimes, safer recycling and a more circular battery economy in Europe.