Comparison of material use and resource intensity of the Czech Republic, Germany, EU-15. Analysis of the input structure and major trends of the physical economy between 1991 and 2000.

Abstract

This paper compares the material and resource use of the Czech Republic, Germany and the EU-15 over the period 1991-2000. The comparison is done on the basis of direct material input (DMI), total material requirement (TMR) and their individual components.

In addition, material and resource intensities are examined.

Keywords

• material flow analysis
• input material flow indicators
• material intensity
• driving forces
• comparative analysis
• sustainable resource management