Rednikova, T.V. Modern tendencies of development of ecological policy in the sphere of production in the European Union.

Abstract: Ecological policy in the production sphere is an essential element of a well-balanced system of ecological goals, since 80% of negative impact of mass products on environment is defined at the stage of development of such products. For example, many electronic devices are produced with the use of toxic elements, which seep to the environment after such devices are utilized. For some devices, such as freezers, negative impact of their dangerous elements on society still shows decades after their utilization. This article by T.V. Rednikova is devoted to the latest changes in the policy of the European Union, namely, to the study of the Environmental Action Program for 2002 – 2012.