prevention

as defined in Directive 2008/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19…, Article 3, point (12) (Definitions)

measures taken before a substance, material or product has become waste, that reduce: (a) the quantity of waste, including through the re-use of products or the extension of the life span of products; (b) the adverse impacts of the generated waste on the environment and human health; or (c) the content of harmful substances in materials and products

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Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 July 2023 concerning batteries and waste… 32023R1542, Article 3(2), point (a)
laid down in Article 3 of Directive 2008/98/EC
Regulation (EU) 2021/1149 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 July 2021 establishing the Internal… 32021R1149, Article 2, point (3)
all measures that are intended to reduce or otherwise contribute to reducing crime and citizens’ feeling of insecurity, as referred to in Article 2(2) of Council Decision 2009/902/JHA
Decision No 1313/2013/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 on a Union Civil Protection… 32013D1313, Article 4, point (4)
any action aimed at reducing risks or mitigating adverse consequences of a disaster for people, the environment and property, including cultural heritage;
Directive 2012/19/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4 July 2012 on waste electrical and electronic… 32012L0019, Article 3(2)
laid down in Article 3 of Directive 2008/98/EC
European Parliament and Council Directive 94/62/EC of 20 December 1994 on packaging and packaging waste 31994L0062, Article 3, point (4)
the reduction of the quantity and of the harmfulness for the environment of: - materials and substances contained in packaging and packaging waste, - packaging and packaging waste at production process level and at the marketing, distribution, utilization and elimination stages, in particular by…
Council Directive 89/391/EEC of 12 June 1989 on the introduction of measures to encourage improvements in the safety… 31989L0391, Article 3, point (d)
all the steps or measures taken or planned at all stages of work in the undertaking to prevent or reduce occupational risks