Is this the ultimate in recycling. [Legislation in Germany requiring private industry packaging recycling]

Journal Article · Sat May 01 04:00:00 EDT 1993 · Across the Board; (United States)

OSTI ID:6496726

Stern, M

In Germany, as in the US, packaging waste makes up a third of total municipal solid waste. The principle of polluter pays, or the internalizing of environmental costs by industry is being tested in Germany. Legislation, enacted on June 12, 1991, requires private industry to collect, sort, and ultimately recycle packaging waste including container to hold basic product, secondary packaging, and transport packaging. This article describes the problems and solutions of industry and the reaction of the public. Future legislation is briefly summarized along with possibilities of similar legislation in other countries.

• OSTI ID: 6496726
• Journal Information: Across the Board; (United States), Journal Name: Across the Board; (United States) Vol. 30:4; ISSN 0147-1554; ISSN ACBODW
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
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