Carton organization releases multi-material report on policy
Report demonstrates that well-crafted policy can be an important driver to maximizing recovery
The Carton Council of North America (CartonOpportunities.org) has released a new report, prepared by Reclay StewardEdge, Inc., which assesses various policies designed to drive recycling of post-consumer packaging and printed paper. Titled “Research and Analysis of Policies that Drive Increased Recycling,” the report provides an overview of selected policies implemented across the United States and identifies best practices both at the state and local levels that private and public sectors can learn from. Three main types of policy mechanisms are covered: disposal bans, recycling policies and Pay-As-You-Throw service fees.
“The report reinforced that decisions really should be made based on local circumstances, including the nature of the existing recycling infrastructure and policies already in place as well as stakeholder concerns and interests,” says Elisabeth Comere, who oversees government affairs for the Carton Council and is director of environment for US and Canada for Tetra Pak Inc.