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Resource recovery in Europe. [Review of programs in 7 countries]

Journal Article · · NCRR Bull.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6607776
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A status report is given for the resource recovery programs of five members of the European Economic Community (EEC) and two non-EEC countries. The overall approach is examined in terms of institutional framework, specific governmental action, and research and development programs. The immediate goal is a substantial reduction of the 100 million tons of discarded materials that could be recovered each year. Interest in recycling has been prompted by the rising costs of both raw materials and waste disposal and the need to reduce the large volume of waste produced. Tables summarize the government institutions in each country which are responsible for setting resource recovery policy and the enabling legislation, regulations, public education programs, and other actions that are employed. Policies emphasize the economic and environmental advantages of long-term resource and waste management. The report focuses on Denmark, France, Germany, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Sweden and Norway. 20 references.

Research Organization:
Resources Ltd., London
OSTI ID:
6607776
Journal Information:
NCRR Bull.; (United States), Journal Name: NCRR Bull.; (United States) Vol. 8:1; ISSN NCRBD
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
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32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
320305 -- Energy Conservation
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CONTAINERS
DENMARK
ECONOMIC IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
EUROPE
FRANCE
GERMAN FEDERAL REPUBLIC
GOVERNMENT POLICIES
LAWS
LEGISLATION
MANAGEMENT
MATERIALS RECOVERY
NETHERLANDS
NORWAY
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RAW MATERIALS
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RECYCLING
REGULATIONS
RESEARCH PROGRAMS
RESOURCE CONSERVATION
RESOURCE RECOVERY ACTS
SCANDINAVIA
SWEDEN
UNITED KINGDOM
WASTE MANAGEMENT
WASTE PROCESSING
WASTE PRODUCT UTILIZATION