Activities

ACR+:

Organises conferences and seminars where members and non-members can debate and collect information on topical issues relating to waste management.
Publishes technical reports : during the years 1999 and 2000, ACR+ notably published reports “The application of local taxes and fees to household waste collection”, “The concept of prevention in Europe”, and “The strategies of minimisation and recycling of municipal waste in European Cities”.
Distributes a newsletter : published four times a year, the ACR+ newsletter contains interviews with personalities of in waste management (public sector, industry, international organisations, media…), news from members, activity reports, updates on recycling around the world and an agenda of events.
ACR+ takes part, as an expert group, in international studies and projects on waste Management.

to develop the expertise and skills of public authorities in effective waste-product-resource policies
to encourage practical action in waste management and sustainable consumption
to provide support to regional and local authorities to encounter new challenges
to promote cooperation and partnership to develop eco-efficient solutions

Prevention Eco-consumption Selective collection Biodegradable waste Recycling Recovery Statistics and techniques Legal, economic and voluntary instruments Communications and public awareness methods Markets for secondary materials European current affair	Packaging waste WEEE Tyres Hazardous waste Bulky waste