Resource Productivity in the G8 and the OECD - A Report in the Framework of the Kobe 3R Action Plan

This report, in response to a request made by G8 Environment Ministers at their meeting in Kobe in 2008, presents an evaluation of progress on resource productivity.

Sustainable Management and Recovery Potential of Non-Packaging Plastic Waste from the Commercial and Private Household Sectors

The objective of this case study on plastics is to analyse the environmental impacts of plastics throughout their lifecycle and to explore policy opportunities and barriers for SMM, as a way of demonstrating the utility of the SMM concept for policy-making.

A Sustainable Materials Management Case Study: WOOD FIBRES

The objective of this case study on wood fibres is to analyse the environmental impacts of wood fibres throughout their lifecycle and to explore policy opportunities and barriers to SMM, as a way of demonstrating the utility of the SMM concept for policy-making.

A Sustainable Materials Management Case Study: CRITICAL METALS AND MOBILE DEVICES

The objective of this case study on critical metals is to analyse the environmental impacts of critical metals throughout their lifecycle and to explore policy opportunities and barriers for SMM, as a way of demonstrating the utility of the SMM concept for policy-making.

A Sustainable Materials Management Case Study: ALUMINUM

The objective of this case study on aluminum is to analyse the environmental impacts of aluminum throughout its lifecycle and to explore policy opportunities and barriers for SMM, as a way of demonstrating the utility of the SMM concept for policy-making.

Resource Productivity in the G8 and the OECD

This report on “Resource Productivity in the G8 and the OECD”, which responds to a request by G8 Environment Ministers at their meeting in Kobe in May 2008, presents an interim evaluation of progress in the last three years.

Setting and Using Targets for Sustainable Materials Management

The purpose of this report is to explore the opportunities, challenges and important considerations faced by policy makers when setting and implementing SMM-related targets.

Policy Principles for Sustainable Materials Management

The purpose of this report is to identify broad policy principles that can help OECD countries move forward in developing and implementing SMM policies and instruments specific to their own policy contexts.

OECD Environmental Data Compendium

The OECD Environmental Data Compendium presents data linking pollution and natural resources with economic activity placing pressures on the environment.

Related Documents

• OECD Environmental Data and Indicators
• OECD Environmental Data Compendium 2004

OECD Global Forum on Environment: Sustainable Materials Management

From 25 to 27 October 2010, OECD convened experts from OECD countries and beyond to discuss new ways to produce, use and manage materials in a more economically efficient way without harming the environment.

Related Documents

• Global Forum on Environment (GFENV)