Addressing the economics of waste : [Workshop on the Economic of Waste, held 14 - 15 October 2003 in Paris]

Introduction; Trends in Waste Generation and Waste Policies; Economic Analysis of Solid Waste Management Policies; The Development and Implementation of a Landfill Tax in the UK; Waste Tax in Norway; Costs and benefits of alternative treatments of PVC waste in Denmark; Efficient Targeting of Waste Policies in the Product Chain; Targeting Lead in Solid Waste; Changing Product Characteristics to Reduce Waste Generation; Issues for further work - Conclusions Read more... The Workshop Held By Oecd In October 2003, In Paris, France, Brought Together Leading Experts To Take Stock Of The State Of The Art On The Economics Of Waste And To Help Select Topics On Which The Oecd Could Usefully Do Additional Work. The Book Comprises The Workshop Papers By Leading Experts. Cover And Table Of Contents -- Addressing The Economics Of Waste -- Waste Generation And Related Policies - Broad Trends Over The Last Ten Years -- Economic Analysis Of Solid Waste Management Policies -- The Development And Implementation Of A Landfill Tax In The Uk -- Waste Tax In Norway -- Pvc Waste In Denmark – Costs And Benefits Of Altenative Treatments -- Efficient Targeting Of Waste Policies In The Product Chain -- Targeting Lead In Solid Waste -- Changing Product Characteristics To Reduce Waste Generation. Includes Bibliographical References. Also Available Online. Waste generation and waste management receive increasing attention among policy makers. On the one hand, waste causes environmental problems, both if it is handled properly and -- especially -- if it is mishandled, e.g. through illegal dumping An "understanding of the economic issues involved can facilitate policy measures to limit waste generation, and to promote environmentally benign ways of handling the waste."--Page 7