The Integrated Export Packaging Information Kit, Packaging Material Profile, Paper and Board

Packaging materials profile of paper and board, prepared as part of PACkit, an integrated export packaging information kit, aimed at small and medium enterprises in developing countries - reviews consumption, production and international trade of paper and board used for packaging; provides detailed description and characteristics of paper and board; gives information on Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) procedures, European legislation on food packaging, packaging procurement, ecological and ISO standards, other quality related environmental issues; describes applications and forms of packaging; discusses paper and board packaging reduction, recycling and disposal issues,; offers recommendations on packaging design; Annexes include recommended readings list, trade press and trade fairs, glossary of technical terms