• BS EN 13440:2003

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    Packaging. Rate of recycling. Definition and method of calculation

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  13-05-2004

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Foreword
    Introduction
    1 Scope
    2 Normative References
    3 Terms and definitions
    4 Calculation of recycling rate
      4.1 Area of application
      4.2 The calculation
      4.3 Rate of recycling
    5 Principles for calculation of recycling rate
      5.1 Generality
      5.2 The rate of recycling equation
    Annex A (informative) Use of the flow diagram for calculating
            other recycling rates and ratios often used in the
            analysis of packaging production and use
            A.1 General
            A.2 Packaging material recycling rate
            A.3 Ratio to determine packaging conversion capability
            A.4 Flow Diagram - Calculation of other rates often
                used in the analysis of packaging production
                and use
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    Describes a methodology for the calculation of the rate of recycling of packaging and packaging material.

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    Committee PKW/0
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Current

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    EN 13437:2003 Packaging and material recycling - Criteria for recycling methods - Description of recycling processes and flow chart
    EN 13427:2004 Packaging - Requirements for the use of European Standards in the field of packaging and packaging waste
    EN 13439:2003 Packaging - Rate of energy recovery - Definition and method of calculation
    EN 13193:2000 Packaging - Packaging and the environment - Terminology
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