Main Title |
Secondary Fiber Recovery Incentive Analysis. |
Author |
Cardin., Frederick A. ;
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CORP Author |
National Environmental Research Center, Cincinnati, Ohio. Solid and Hazardous Waste Research Lab. |
Year Published |
1974 |
Report Number |
EPA/670/5-74-004; |
Stock Number |
PB-241 082 |
Additional Subjects |
Solid waste disposal ;
Paper industry ;
Reclamation ;
Refuse disposal ;
Government policies ;
Incentives ;
Economic analysis ;
Management planning ;
Financing ;
Paper recycling
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
NTIS |
PB-241 082 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
400p |
Abstract |
Rising disposal costs and increased national concern with ecology have resulted in several Congressional proposals for subsidization of recycling. The repot examines the justifications for government action and develops a framework for analysis of the paper industry and the impact of specific subsidies on the recycling decision. Pro forma balance sheet and income statement data for new virgin and secondary linerboard, corrugating medium, and folding boxboard mills show differential returns directly related to recycling rates, with secondary fiber increasingly competitive moving from linerboard to medium to boxboard. A summary of strategic, structural, and social influences highlights their importance relative to the financial impact of any of the six subsidies examined. A benefit/cost analysis indicates that general use of any of the subsidies studied is not economically justified because of high costs per incremental ton recycled. However, support of new capital investment in specific localities may be desirable, as is continued research sponsorship to take advantage of the steep slope of the recycling learning curve. |
Highlights Notes |
Studies whether selected incentives and government intervention will be economically justified for the Paper Recycling Industry. |
PUB Date Free Form |
Oct 74 |
Category Codes |
13B; 11L; 68C#; 71R# |
NTIS Prices |
PC A17/MF A01 |
Document Type |
NT |
Cataloging Source |
NTIS/MT |
Control Number |
326603420 |
Origin |
NTIS |
Type |
CAT |