Packaging trends worldwide: the return of refillable bottles

Article Abstract:

The type of materials used in packaging is influenced by the worldwide trend in environmental regulations, problems with solid waste disposal and supplies of scrap materials. Refillable and recyclable materials are receiving popular use in countries like Canada, the EC, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Denmark and other countries where legislations involving reductions in packaging and environmental considerations are generating popular support. Aside from meeting standards, the refillable bottle also finds convenient use as containers cooking oil, vinegar, hot sauces and other household items.

Evaluation, Product development, Packaging industry, Returnable containers

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Analyzing the true costs of packaging

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The Tellus Institution, a Boston-based non-profit environmental research group, examined the cost of different packaging materials, and the disposal impacts of these materials. Control cost methodology was applied and PVC was found to have the highest value because of emissions of vinyl chloride. With the reduction in vinyl chloride emission, PVC would lose its position. The variation between other materials was minimum, and light-weight package material was considered best.

Environmental aspects, Packaging

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Biosolids management trends in the US

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A survey of the biosolids regulation, quality, end use and disposal practices during the year 2004 indicates that 55 percent of the biosolids generated in the US are put to beneficial use, in particular for agricultural applications.

United States, Usage, Surveys, Refuse and refuse disposal, Sewage sludge, Sewage disposal, Waste management

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