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{{Definition|title=Best Environmental Practices (BEP)
|definition=The term ''best environmental practice (BEP)'' means the application of the most appropriate combination of environmental control measures and strategies. In making a selection for individual cases, at least the following graduated range of measures should be considered:
# the provision of information and education to the public and to users about the environmental consequences of choice of particular activities and choice of products, their use and ultimate disposal;
# the development and application of codes of good environmental practice which covers all aspect of the activity in the product's life;
# the mandatory application of labels informing users of environmental risks related to a product, its use and ultimate disposal;
# saving resources, including energy;
# making collection and disposal systems available to the public;
# avoiding the use of hazardous substances or products and the generation of hazardous waste;
# recycling, recovery and re-use;
# the application of economic instruments to activities, products or groups of products;
# establishing a system of licensing, involving a range of restrictions or a ban.}}


== References ==

[https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/238565/7696.pdf   1992 OSPAR Convention, Amendments to Annexes II and III adopted at OSPAR 2007, PDF  ]