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The WFD introduced the [[Waste Hierarchy]] – the priority order by which all waste legislation and policies throughout the EU are managed.
The WFD introduced the [[Waste Hierarchy]] – the priority order by which all waste legislation and policies throughout the EU are managed.


Introduced the target of achieving a 50% recycling rate of [[municipal solid waste]] by 2020.  
Introduced the target of achieving a 50% recycling rate of [[Municipal Solid Waste]] by 2020.  


The WFD also presented the four ‘principles’ in which European countries should approach waste management:
The WFD also presented the four ‘principles’ in which European countries should approach waste management: