Earnings, jobs and innovation: the role of recycling in a green economy

European Environment Agency

关键词: raw materials consumption;    copper;    aluminium;    technological innovation;    green economy;    resources;    nickel;    plastic waste;    recession;    glass waste;    rare metals;    resource efficiency;    economic downturn;    raw materials;    recycling;    green jobs;    iron and steel waste;    paper waste;    recycled materials;    paper recycling;    precious metals;   

RP-ID  :  EEA Report No 8/2011

学科分类：环境科学（综合）

实施日期：2011-11-25，发布日期：2011-12-05

来源: EEA Publications

【 摘 要 】

This short report explains the role of recycling in the green economy and examines the evidence of its contribution in Europe, focusing primarily on the economic benefits that recycling offers.

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