SIST EN 13439:2003

Packaging - Rate of energy recovery - Definition and method of calculation

This standard defines a method for the calculation of the rate of energy recovery of combustible packaging waste.

Verpackung - Rate der energetischen Verwertung - Definition und Berechnungsverfahren

Diese Norm definiert eine Methode zur Berechnung der Rate der energetischen Verwertung von brennbarem Verpackungsabfall.

Emballage - Taux de valorisation énergétique - Définition et méthode de calcul

La présente Norme européenne définit une méthode permettant de calculer le taux de valorisation énergétique des emballages.

Embalaža – Stopnja pridobivanja energije – Definicija in način izračuna

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-Aug-2003
• ICS: 13.030.50 - Recycling
• ICS: 55.020 - Packaging and distribution of goods in general
• Technical Committee: EPO - Packaging - sales and grouped
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 01-Sep-2003
• Due Date: 01-Sep-2003
• Completion Date: 01-Sep-2003
• Directive: 94/62/EC - European Parliament and Council Directive 94/62/EC of 20 December 1994 on packaging and packaging waste
• Ref Project: EN 13439:2003 - Packaging - Rate of energy recovery - Definition and method of calculation

Overview

SIST EN 13439:2003 is a European standard developed by CEN that defines the method for calculating the rate of energy recovery from combustible packaging waste. The standard provides a consistent approach to measure how effectively packaging waste is utilized for energy recovery, which is a critical component of sustainable waste management and circular economy objectives.

The standard aligns with the EU Directive on Packaging and Packaging Waste (94/62/EC), supporting the harmonization of environmental practices across EU Member States. It establishes a reliable calculation framework applicable at the national level for assessing energy recovery, thereby facilitating reporting, regulatory compliance, and performance benchmarking in packaging waste management.

Key Topics

• Scope and Purpose
  SIST EN 13439:2003 focuses specifically on calculating the energy recovery rate of combustible packaging waste. It applies to all combustible packaging materials including paper, board, plastics, aluminum foils, and wood.

• Calculation Principles
  The method is based on material flow analysis using input streams to energy recovery processes. Key principles include:

  • Considering both one-way and reusable packaging at end-of-life
  • Including packaging waste exported for energy recovery in national calculations
  • Utilizing measurement points aligned with established packaging waste flow charts (detailed in Annex A)
  • Performing calculations over legally specified time periods using weight-based measurements

• Numerator and Denominator

  • Numerator: Quantity of combustible packaging waste collected and supplied for energy recovery
  • Denominator: Quantity of packaging placed on the market for first-time use, adjusted by packaging still in use and not entering waste streams

• Measurement and Sampling
  The standard mandates robust sampling methods to determine fractions of combustible packaging in municipal solid waste (MSW) or separately collected packaging derived fuels (PDF). These fractions ensure accurate representation of packaging waste in mixed waste streams.

• Annex A - Flow Chart
  A normative annex provides a detailed flow chart to identify material flow measurement points throughout the packaging lifecycle, facilitating precise data collection and calculation.

Applications

• Regulatory Compliance
  National authorities and waste management organizations use SIST EN 13439:2003 to demonstrate compliance with EU packaging waste directives and energy recovery targets.

• Waste Management Optimization
  Enables municipalities and packaging producers to analyze and improve energy recovery rates, supporting more sustainable packaging waste treatment strategies.

• Environmental Impact Assessment
  Assists stakeholders in evaluating the contribution of packaging waste energy recovery towards resource conservation and waste reduction.

• Reporting and Benchmarking
  Provides a standardized methodology for data reporting across countries and companies, enhancing transparency and comparability in sustainable packaging practices.

Related Standards

• EN 13193:2000 - Packaging and the environment - Terminology
  Defines terms used within EN 13439 to ensure consistent interpretation.

• EN 13437 - Packaging and material recycling - Criteria for recycling methods
  Offers complementary guidance on recycling processes and packaging waste flows.

• EN 13431 - Packaging - Requirements for packaging recoverable in the form of energy recovery
  Specifies requirements related to energy recovery potential of packaging materials.

• EN 13427 - Packaging - Requirements for the use of European Standards in packaging and packaging waste
  Supports the overall framework for packaging waste standards in the EU.

Practical Value Keywords

Energy recovery, packaging waste, combustible packaging, waste management, EN 13439, packaging lifecycle, EU packaging directive, material flow analysis, waste sampling, energy recovery calculation, sustainable packaging, circular economy.

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By implementing SIST EN 13439:2003, organizations and authorities can effectively quantify and improve the rate of energy recovery from packaging waste, supporting environmental goals and regulatory mandates across Europe.

Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.]UDþXQDVerpackung - Rate der energetischen Verwertung - Definition und BerechnungsverfahrenEmballage - Taux de valorisation énergétique - Définition et méthode de calculPackaging - Rate of energy recovery - Definition and method of calculation55.020Pakiranje in distribucija blaga na splošnoPackaging and distribution of goods in general13.030.50RecikliranjeRecyclingICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 13439:2003SIST EN 13439:2003en01-september-2003SIST EN 13439:2003SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 13439May 2003ICS 13.020.20; 55.020English versionPackaging - Rate of energy recovery - Definition and method ofcalculationEmballage - Taux de valorisation énergétique - Définition etméthode de calculVerpackung - Rate der energetischen Verwertung -Definition und BerechnungsverfahrenThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 11 March 2003.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the Management Centre or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Management Centre has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and UnitedKingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
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