Objective
While initiatives for recycling paper have in recent years met with a positive response, the cost of handling returned paper remains high. In a context where printed matter moves freely across national borders and where graphics products, and regulations on the handling of returned paper vary from one country to another, research into the factors affecting new paper production is needed in order to improve both the quality of recycled paper and the cost of the recycling process.
This project aims to address this need. It proposes to compile criteria concerning the effect of graphics products - glues, plastics, laser products, for example - on product quality and the manufacture of new paper through survey and analysis of practice in the industry. Information gathered during the survey will increase awareness of what a good product is from a recycling point of view and will be used to develop a model of good practice/technique for all players in the industry. This should encourage research into product development and promote effective paper recycling management at improved economic and environmental cost. The information will also serve to create an educational model on product interference in the recycling process, for use in companies and vocational training establishments.
Impact
The project is expected to promote product development in the graphics industry, lead to improved management of recycled paper and foster positive attitudes towards environmental issues across Europe.
Contract number : S/97/2/00704/PI/II.1.1.b/FPC
Domaine : Continuing vocational training
Contents :
Vocational qualifications
Technological transfer
Training in environmental protection
Products :
Training modules
Informations/ ressources database
Semi-autonomous/ flexible training
Public :
Workers in companies
Managers/ Owners of SMES
Representatives of joint bodies
Call for proposal
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CSC - Cost-sharing contractsCoordinator
163 83 Stockholm
Sweden