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An in-depth appraisal of the key environmental, policy, legislative, and political issues for packaging and packaged products. International experts discuss responses and activities in different parts of the world, exploring the vital role that environmentally responsible packaging must play in all societies.

Table of Contents

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

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