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NET RESIDUAL FLOW

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Definition:
Net residual flows refer to the quantity of residuals that is ultimately rejected into the environment (or into a landfill site) following any recycling/re-use or predisposal treatment.

Source Publication:
United Nations, European Commission, International Monetary Fund, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, World Bank, 2005, Handbook of National Accounting: Integrated Environmental and Economic Accounting 2003, Studies in Methods, Series F, No.61, Rev.1, Glossary, United Nations, New York, para. 3.55.

Statistical Theme: Environmental statistics

Created on Wednesday, July 06, 2005