Umweltwirtschaftlicher Vergleich von Sammelsystemen der Abfallfraktion "Leichtverpackungen" - Eine Gegenüberstellung von modellhaften Abfallsammelsystemen innerhalb eines fiktiven oberösterreichischen Bezirks

Content of this work is the observation of collecting systems for light packaging waste in Upper Austria in terms of ecological and economic efficiency. The geographic system limits constitutes a fictitious district, representative for Upper Austria. The observation ends at the point where the collected and sorted waste is handed over to thermal or material recyclers of this fraction. The theoretical part of the thesis gives an overview of legal principles and legal framework for light packaging and its recovery and disposal in Upper Austria. Data and facts of light packaging are shown, responsibilities and activities of the public hand are pointed out. The disposal logistics in general and the situation of Upper Austria, as well as the environmental impact of collection systems and the possibilities of its evaluation are discussed. To answer the question of a preferably environmentally friendly and cost-effective collection system, a fictitious district model based on a real Upper Austrian district is created in the empiric part of the thesis. Its actual situation is set against three more scenarios, based on the total costs. The ecological indicators of the scenarios are compared with the help of the material-flow program Umberto. The results are presented in an eco-efficiency portfolio and critically assessed.