Analysis of packaging waste generation and management in Spain

• Autores: Angela Paneque de la Torre, C. Cháfer, B. Pacheco, Salvador Capuz Rizo, M. Hortal
• Localización: Selected Proceedings from the 12th International Congress on Project Engineering: Saragossa, July 2008, 2009, ISBN 978-84-613-3557-2, págs. 241-251
• Idioma: inglés
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  • The objectives for packaging waste valorization set out by the European Union for 2008 have mostly been achieved in Spain. However, generation of packaging waste continues to rise following economic growth very closely. This paper presents an analysis of the current situation of packaging waste production in Spain compared to other types of waste and its evolution in the last years indicating some factors which may have affected waste streams. In addition, some actions and policies that are being taken are also described: prevention in packaging waste generation and waste material and energy recovery.