Location
SPREP LIBRARY
Publisher
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
Publication Year:
2020
Publication Place
Apia, Samoa
Physical Description:
2 p.
Call Number
[EL]
Relevant Countries
Pacific Region
Collection
Material Type
Language
English
Record ID:
42870
Legacy PEIN ID:
82991
General Notes
Available online
Subject Heading(s)
Waste - Management - Recycle
Waste - Import - Funds - Governments
Abstract
This is a waste deposit/levy system sheet which is defined as an economic instrument that can assist in sustainably financing waste management. It is a small deposit that is added to the import or sale of the product. This deposit is refunded to the consumer when returned for recycling. A way to create a shared responsibility for the management of waste with both the importer and consumer, can also retained a portion of the deposit and any unredeemed deposits, are used to fund the recovery, recycling and off-shore shipping of the product.
Location
SPREP LIBRARY
Publisher
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
Publication Year:
2020
Publication Place
Apia, Samoa
Physical Description:
2 p.
Call Number
[EL]
Relevant Countries
Pacific Region
Collection
Material Type
Language
English
Record ID:
42870
Legacy PEIN ID:
82991
General Notes
Available online
Record Created: 05-Jul-2020
Record Modified: 23-Feb-2021