Economic viability of packaging waste recycling systems: A comparison between Belgium and Portugal |
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| Institution: | 1. Center for Management Studies (CEG-IST), University of Lisbon, Avenida Rovisco Pais, 1049-001 Lisbon, Portugal;2. Hogeschool-Universiteit Brussel (HUBrussel), Faculty of Economics and Management, Warmoesberg 26, 1000 Brussels, Belgium;3. Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (KULeuven), Faculty of Business and Economics, Naamsestraat 69, 3000 Leuven, Belgium;4. DECivil - Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon, Avenida Rovisco Pais, 1049-001 Lisbon, Portugal;1. University of Coimbra, CeBER and Faculty of Economics, Portugal;2. CERNAS and ESAC, Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra, Portugal;1. Top Institute Food & Nutrition, Nieuwe Kanaal 9A, 6709 PA Wageningen, the Netherlands;2. Wageningen Food & Biobased Research, Bornse Weilanden 9, 6709 WG Wageningen, the Netherlands;3. Hamburg University of Technology, Institute of Environmental Technology and Energy Economics, Waste Resources Management, Harburger Schlossstr. 36, 21079 Hamburg, Germany;4. Ghent University, Department of Green Chemistry and Technology, Graaf Karel De Goedelaan 5, 8500 Kortrijk, Belgium;5. Centre for Polymer and Material Technologies, Department of Materials, Textiles and Chemical Engineering, Ghent University, Technologiepark 915, 9052 Zwijnaarde, Belgium;1. Glasgow Caledonian University, Cowcaddens Rd, Glasgow G4 0BA, UK;2. Scottish Environment Protection Agency, Maxim 6, 4 Parklands Avenue, Eurocentral, North Lanarkshire, ML1 4WQ, UK;1. Technical University of Denmark, Department of Environmental Engineering, Miljøvej, 2800, Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark;2. Fundació ENT, C/ Sant Joan 39, Vilanova i la Geltrú, 08800, Barcelona, Spain |
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| Abstract: | The Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive has had an undeniable impact on waste management throughout the European Union. Whereas recycling and recovery targets are the same, member states still enjoy a considerable degree of freedom with respect to the practical organization and management strategies adopted. Nevertheless, in all cases, the industry (which brings packaging material onto the market) should be responsible for the costs associated with packaging waste recycling/recovery (following the extended producer responsibility principle). The current paper compares and contrasts the institutional frameworks and financial costs and benefits of waste management operators for Belgium and Portugal. The unit costs of selective collection and sorting of packaging waste are provided for both countries. In Belgium, the costs of recycling seem to be fully supported by the industry (through Fost Plus, the national Green Dot agency). In Portugal the fairness of the recycling system depends on the perspective adopted (economic or strictly financial). Adopting a strictly financial perspective, it seems that Sociedade Ponto Verde (SPV, the Portuguese Green Dot agency) should increase the transfers to local authorities. However, the conclusions differ for this country if the avoided costs with refuse collection and other treatment are taken into account. |
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| Keywords: | Belgium Extended producer responsibility Green dot Packaging waste Portugal Recycling |
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