Packaging Management
The European Waste Directive 2008/98/EC addresses in further detail the effects of waste generation and management on human health and the environment. In this context, the waste management policy is aimed at reducing the use of natural resources, and favours compliance with the so-called waste hierarchy.
This waste hierarchy shows what measures can be taken consecutively to minimise the negative effects of generating waste as much as possible. The hierarchy has the shape of an inverted pyramid, whereby prevention of waste is of course at the top of the pyramid. The following measures are proposed, in the order given: reduction, reuse, recycling, processing (incineration), treatment and finally, dumping in landfill. This last step is notable since in many European countries, waste no longer ends up in dumping grounds but is incinerated.
Many manufacturers currently claim they are 'green' by focusing on degradable packaging. With this, attention is focused on the final element of the waste hierarchy, while the legislative authorities have in mind in fact a 'total approach' to the generation and management of waste.
Please find below the Waste Management Hierarchy that we've implemented in our product development process:
This waste hierarchy shows what measures can be taken consecutively to minimise the negative effects of generating waste as much as possible. The hierarchy has the shape of an inverted pyramid, whereby prevention of waste is of course at the top of the pyramid. The following measures are proposed, in the order given: reduction, reuse, recycling, processing (incineration), treatment and finally, dumping in landfill. This last step is notable since in many European countries, waste no longer ends up in dumping grounds but is incinerated.
Many manufacturers currently claim they are 'green' by focusing on degradable packaging. With this, attention is focused on the final element of the waste hierarchy, while the legislative authorities have in mind in fact a 'total approach' to the generation and management of waste.
Please find below the Waste Management Hierarchy that we've implemented in our product development process:
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