CR 1460:1994

This technical report considers the recovery of energy from used packaging within municipal solid waste (MSW) or as a refined, cleaner fuel and has been  prepared by experts of  the CEN  working group TC 261  (Packaging) / SC 4 (Packaging and Environment). The working group has reviewed existing knowledge and experience related to technology and practice for recovering energy from combustible used packaging's.
The role of used packaging within an integrated philosophy of resource management is assessed. The value of used packaging as a fuel is discussed, together with a review of its characteristics and potential environmental impact.
The terms used in the report are explained in an Appendix.