Packaging and environmental sustainability
H.J. Emblem, Environmental Packaging Solutions, UK
Abstract:
This chapter introduces the link between packaging and the environment. It explores the need to reduce consumption for the benefit of future generations. Various definitions and terms are explained including sustainable development and carbon footprinting. Compliance with European legislation concerning packaging waste and the environment is covered from waste reduction such as packaging minimisation, reuse, recycling through to disposal methods such as composting, energy recovery and landfill.
Key words
sustainable
sustainability
environment
environmental
aspect
impact
waste
recycling
packaging
5.1 Introduction: why bother?
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