Editing Recyclability

'''Recyclability''' is a [[feature]] of [[packaging]] and durable [[product]]s. This feature is also very dependent on the state of '''local [[recycling]] systems'''.

[[Reuse]] is often more desireable then recycling in the case of durable goods. Recycling materials is naturally more desireable then [[waste disposal]]. Durable [[packaging]] reuse is often mistakenly referred to as 

Proper recycling is necessary in order to avoid the impeding [[ecocatastrophe]] though minimizing useless [[decorative packaging]] is the first step.

Low or high recyclability is caused by the '''market price''' for some [[raw material]], such as [[metal]], [[glass]], [[paper]] etc. and the involvement of the local '''authorities''' in charge and naturally the '''motivation, informedness and ability''' of the [[consumer]].

Providing fast, accurate and easy access to information on '''recyclability''' is one of the concrete key [[goals]] of Consumerium project.

Avoiding excessive packaging is more effective then recycling:

*A useful [[ratio]] in assessing this is '''packaging material weight per product weight'''
*Information on usage of recycled materials and future recyclability of packaging material. 

For optimal results it'd be best to distinguish between [[functional packaging]] and [[decorative packaging]]. Building a '''packaging matrix''' to automatically assess ''pros'' and ''cons'' of different alterenative styles of packaging for some [[product group]] should be done.

'''See also:'''
*[[Recycling and waste disposal]]
*[[Reuse]]