Glossary
Abbreviations
- BIR
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Bureau of International Recycling
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European Committee for Standardisation. Standards published by CEN are referenced with “EN” and the appropriate number.
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The Confederation of European Paper Industries.
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- ECMA
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European Carton Makers Association.
- EMAS
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The Eco-Management Scheme set up under the European Union. When this is awarded, it indicates that the organisation concerned is operating eco-management to the satisfaction of the awarding body. It is site specific, requires external certification and for the results to be published.
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A specialist agency dealing with packaging and environmental issues.
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United Nations Food and Agricultural Organisation.
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Fast Moving Consumer Goods
- FSC
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Forest Stewardship Council
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Industry Council for Packaging and the Environment.
- ISO
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International Standardisation Organisation.
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Life cycle analysis.
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Radio frequency identification device
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Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry.
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World Wildlife Fund for nature
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