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Term

source principle

Term

The environmental damage should preferably be prevented at the source, rather than by using the 'end-of-pipe technology'. This principle also implies a preference for emission standards rather than environmental quality standards, especially to deal with water and air pollution.

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EEA Glossary

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Definition source publication

Oskam, A.J., Vijftigschild, R.A.N., Graveland, C.1997. Additional EU policy instruments for plant protection products. Final report.

Publication year

1997

Definition source URL

http://glossary.eea.europa.eu/EEAGlossary

Organisation

Organisation full name

Oskam, A

Subjects

GENERAL

Long definition

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