Refillable versus non-refillable containers: The impact of regulatory measures on packaging mix and quality choices

Resources Policy

Volumn 29, Issue 1-2, 2003, Pages 1-13

  Ferrara, Ida ^a   Plourde, Charles ^a  

^a YORK UNIVERSITY   (Canada)

Author keywords

Packaging; Recycling; Regulation; Waste

Indexed keywords

BEVERAGES; ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT; GLASS BOTTLES; PACKAGING; POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATES; PUBLIC POLICY;

PACKAGING QUALITY; SOFT DRINKS;

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE;

FOOD INDUSTRY; PACKAGING WASTE; RECYCLING; WASTE MANAGEMENT;

EID: 4344638332     PISSN: 03014207     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.resourpol.2004.04.001     Document Type: Article

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