Buch, Englisch, 412 Seiten, HC runder Rücken kaschiert, Format (B × H): 160 mm x 241 mm, Gewicht: 1720 g
Buch, Englisch, 412 Seiten, HC runder Rücken kaschiert, Format (B × H): 160 mm x 241 mm, Gewicht: 1720 g
ISBN: 978-0-8342-1718-8
Verlag: Springer US
This new book is an in-depth appraisal of the key environmental, policy, legislative and political issues for packaging and packaged products. In examining the most important public and political issues concerning packaging, policy and the environment today, Levy and his group of international experts discuss responses and activities in different parts of the world. The book covers critical topics such as integrated product policy and sustainable development, impact of legislative developments and economic instruments, life cycle assessment of packaging, recovery and recycling of materials, integrated solid waste management, and packaging and environmental policies in North America, Europe, Japan, Australia, Brazil, and South Africa. 'Packaging, Policy and the Environment' explores the vital and essential role that environmentally responsible packaging must play in all societies.
Zielgruppe
Research
Autoren/Hrsg.
Fachgebiete
- Technische Wissenschaften Verfahrenstechnik | Chemieingenieurwesen | Biotechnologie Lebensmitteltechnologie und Getränketechnologie
- Interdisziplinäres Wissenschaften Wissenschaften Interdisziplinär Ökotrophologie (Ernährungs- und Haushaltswissenschaften)
- Wirtschaftswissenschaften Wirtschaftssektoren & Branchen Medien-, Informations und Kommunikationswirtschaft Druckindustrie, Verpackungsindustrie
Weitere Infos & Material
Introduction. Packaging, Policy, and the Environment. Packaging's Role in Society. Packaging in the Environment. Perceptions and Realities. Communicating With Consumers About Packaging. Packaging And Environmental Legislation. The United States. Packaging And Environmental Legislation. The European Community. Managing The Environmental Impacts Of Packaging Manufacture. Lifecycle Assessment of Packaging. Packaging Recovery And Recycling Policy in Practice. Packaging and Environmental Policies. North America. Packaging and Environmental Policies. Europe. Packaging and Environmental Policies. Japan. Packaging and Environmental Policies. Australasia/Asia. Packaging and Environmental Policies. Brazil. Packaging and Environmental Policies. South Africa. Index
