A4.7 Underpinning Concepts
There are a number of concepts and principles behind European and UK legislation. These include:
- Precautionary Principle.
- Product Stewardship.
- Polluter Pays Principle.
- Best Available Techniques (BAT).
- Best Practical Environmental Option (BPEO).
- Proximity Principle.
- Producer Responsibility.
- Life Cycle Thinking.
- Avoidance vs Mitigation.