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The Integrated Export Packaging Information Kit, Packaging Material Profile, Paper and Board

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Summary, in English

Packaging materials profile of paper and board, prepared as part of PACkit, an integrated export packaging information kit, aimed at small and medium enterprises in developing countries - reviews consumption, production and international trade of paper and board used for packaging; provides detailed description and characteristics of paper and board; gives information on Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) procedures, European legislation on food packaging, packaging procurement, ecological and ISO standards, other quality related environmental issues; describes applications and forms of packaging; discusses paper and board packaging reduction, recycling and disposal issues,; offers recommendations on packaging design; Annexes include recommended readings list, trade press and trade fairs, glossary of technical terms.

Publishing year

2002

Language

English

Document type

Book

Publisher

International Trade Centre, UNCTAD/WTO, Geneva

Topic

  • Other Mechanical Engineering

Keywords

  • environment
  • EU
  • ISO
  • quality standards
  • packaging
  • Paper
  • wood products

Status

Published