IPPC Integrated Pollution Prevention

The production of the virgin fibre-based papers (boxboard and corrugating base paper) needs, in comparison to recycled fibre-based papers, more resources. Based on data from the report of IPPC (Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control) and calculations according to Table 1, the additional yearly consumptions equal for water 63.1 Mio m3, for electricity 3.9 Mio MWh and for thermal energy 34.2 Mio GJ in terms of steam. 

In the European Union the key instrument governing the prevention and control of pollution is the 1996 IPPC (Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control) Directive [10]. Member States were required to implement this Directive through national legislation and regulation by September 1999. 

The Spheripol process has been recognized as an environmentally friendly process, being listed in the Polymers BREF, European Commission - IPPC Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control Best Available Techniques in the production of Polymers dated October 2006. 

Regulations 1999 IPPC Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control... 

Implements a new system of pollution control. Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control (IPPC), which will eventually replace IPC and LAPC under the Environmental Protection Act 1990. 

European Commission (2001) Integrated pollution prevention and control (IPPC). Reference document on best available techniques in the pulp and paper industry, Chap 6. December 2001... 

European Commission Directorate-General JRC (Joint Research Centre), Institute for Prospective Technological Studies (IPTS), Technologies for Sustainable Development, European IPPC Bureau (2000) Integrate Pollution Prevention and Control (IPPC) Reference Document on Best Available Techniques in the Chlor-Alkali Manufacturing Industry. IPTS, Seville, 2000. 

IPPC Directive Council Directive 1996/61/EC of 24 September 1996 concerning integrated pollution prevention and control... 

It is important, however, to note that the terms used by policy makers (and in law) are not consistent. For example, under EU law binding air quality standards are termed limit values. However, the Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control (IPPC) Directive, which regulates industrial pollution, uses the term environmental quality standard and makes clear that the limit values are environmental quality standards. Both technical experts and lawyers, therefore, can use different terms in similar contexts. This variation not only can be found between media (e.g., air and water standards) but also can occur within a single medium. 

Commission Decision of 17 July 2000 on the implementation of a European pollutant emission register (EPER) according to Article 15 of Council Directive 96/61/EC concerning integrated pollution prevention and control (IPPC), Official Journal of the European Union, EC, 2000, No.L.192. 

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