This paper presents key elements of the revised waste proposals. From the new waste proposals will benefits the economy, citizens and the environment. Clear rules, common standards and support for the use of more secondary raw materials will create a safe and sustainable supply of raw materials to the industry. This helps create new jobs, supports innovation and boosts competitiveness. Improved waste management rules will reduce landfill and tipping fees. Smarter use of resources is not only good for business, but will also help protect the environment preserve essential resources for current and future generations, and create synergies for industries which most depend on it-such as tourism, agriculture and food manufacturing.

The EU Ecolabel is a voluntary scheme that forms part of overall EU policy to encourage more sustainable consumption and production. The award of an EU Ecolabel to a product is denoted by use of the logo "Flower". This paper provides a brief overview about EU Ecolabels with special emphasis on EU Ecolabel for footwear product group, criteria for a first assessment only and a short description of the global and European leather footwear industry. The objective of this paper is to present consumers' perception regarding Ecolabel for footwear. The current study was conducted as an exploratory survey employing quantitative methodology, for investigating ecological and quality aspects related to Eco-label for footwear items in Romania, from consumers' perception. KEY WORDS: footwear, sustainable development, sustainable consumption, Ecolabel CONSUM SI PRODUCTIE DURABILE ÎN SECTORUL DE ÎNCALTAMINTE REZUMAT. Eticheta ecologicã UE este un sistem voluntar, care face parte din politica generalã a UE de a încuraja consumul ºi producþia mai durabile. Acordarea etichetei ecologice UE unui produs este desemnatã prin utilizarea simbolului "Floare". Aceastã lucrare oferã o scurtã prezentare a etichetelor ecologice ale UE, cu accent special pe eticheta ecologicã a UE pentru grupul de produse de încãlþãminte, criterii pentru o primã evaluare ºi o scurtã descriere a industriei de încãlþãminte din piele la nivel mondial ºi european. Obiectivul acestei lucrãri este de a prezenta percepþia consumatorilor cu privire la etichetarea ecologicã pentru încãlþãminte. Studiul actual a fost realizat ca un studiu de explorare folosind metodologia cantitativã, pentru investigarea aspectelor ecologice ºi de calitate legate de eticheta ecologicã pentru articolele de încãlþãminte din România, în percepþia consumatorilor. CUVINTE CHEIE: încãlþãminte, dezvoltare durabilã, consum durabil, eticheta ecologicã CONSOMMATION ET PRODUCTION DURABLES DANS LE SECTEUR DE LA CHAUSSURE RÉSUMÉ. Le label écologique européen est un système volontaire qui fait partie de la politique globale de l'UE pour encourager une consommation et une production plus durables. L'écolabel européen pour un produit est indiqué par l'utilisation du logo "Fleur". Cet article donne un bref aperçu sur les écolabels européens avec un accent particulier sur l'écolabel de l'UE pour le groupe de produits de la chaussure, les critères pour un premier bilan et une courte description de l'industrie mondiale et européenne de chaussures en cuir. L'objectif de cet article est de présenter la perception des consommateurs quant à l'écolabel pour les chaussures. La présente étude a été réalisée dans une enquête exploratoire utilisant une méthodologie quantitative, d'enquêter sur les aspects écologiques et de qualité liés à l'écolabel pour les articles de chaussure en Roumanie, dans la perception des consommateurs. MOTS-CLÉS: chaussures, développement durable, consommation durable, écolabel 159 Revista de Pielarie Incaltaminte 14 (2014) 3 INTRODUCERE Încãlþãmintea este un produs activ pe pieþele inter...

This paper presents circular economy concept-one of the most innovative and creative production models around. The European Commission is supporting the EU's transition to a Circular Economy with a broad set of measures to maintain the value of products, materials and resources for as long as possible, while minimising the generation of waste. The aim of the package is to give clear signals to economic operators and society on the way forward. Action at EU level can drive investments, create a level playing field, and remove obstacles in the single market. The Circular economy offers an opportunity to reinvent the economy, making it more sustainable and competitive. This will bring benefits for European businesses, industries, and citizens alike.