Waste management is a crucial aspect from several perspectives: Environmental Protection, where proper waste management is essential to prevent soil, water, and air contamination to safeguard natural ecosystems and preserve natural resources for future generations; Public Health, where ineffective waste management can lead to severe issues, including vector-borne diseases, water resource contamination, and exposure to hazardous chemicals; Circular Economy, which is supported by recycling and material recovery, reducing the need for new raw materials and minimizing landfill waste while achieving economic benefits.
In this context, regulatory compliance becomes fundamental. EU regulations, such as Directive 2008/98/EC (Waste Framework Directive) and the Italian implementing laws, primarily the Legislative Decree No. 152/2006 and subsequent amendments, impose stringent obligations for waste collection, treatment, and disposal. Non-compliance can lead to significant legal and financial penalties.
Flashpoint offers a comprehensive range of consultancy services to help companies comply with regulations while seizing the significant business opportunities driven by compliance. We assist our clients with legislative risk analysis, starting from waste classification and the preparation of necessary documentation; Life Cycle Assessment of products and production processes to identify opportunities for waste reduction and efficiency improvement; Periodic Audit to verify compliance with regulations and identify areas for improvement; support in managing WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment); support with Packaging and Packaging Waste Management.
A specific area of excellence at Flashpoint is classification and consultancy on the transport of hazardous waste, subject to ADR for road transport, RID for rail transport, IMDG for sea transport, and ICAO/DGR IATA for air transport.