Bill Franklin and Bev SauerSustainable PackagingLCI, LCA, and sustainable packagingMany criteria can be used to assess the environmental sustainability of packaging. Examples include selecting packaging options that are lighter in weight, reusable, made from renewable materials, or contain recycled content.January 11, 2008SustainabilityNew plastics data in the U.S. LCI databaseWithin a matter of days, important new data sets will be available in the U.S. LCI (Life Cycle Inventory) Database. The data will include all steps from “cradle to resin” for nine common plastic resins (HDPE, LDPE, LLDPE, PP, HIPS, GPPS, PVC, ABS, PET) and two polyurethane polyols. These materials are commonly used in packaging systems as well as in durable products (for example, building products such as insulation).June 11, 2007HomeUsing LCI to identify sustainability opportunitiesEnvironmental sustainability is on the front burner today! The challenge is determining how to evaluate the sustainability of products, packages, and processes. Life Cycle Inventory (LCI) is a valuable tool for this purpose.May 7, 2007SustainabilityNew Plastics Data in the U.S. LCI DatabaseWithin a matter of days, important new data sets will be available in the U.S. LCI (Life Cycle Inventory) Database. The data will include all steps from “cradle to resin” for nine common plastic resins (HDPE, LDPE, LLDPE, PP, HIPS, GPPS, PVC, ABS, PET) and two polyurethane polyols. These materials are commonly used in packaging systems as well as in durable products (for example, building products such as insulation).April 17, 2007Page 1 of 1Top StoriesAdhesive applicationCoca-Cola's Topo Chico Innovates in Case Gluing and SealingAt its Monterrey, Mexico plant, Topo Chico reduced adhesive consumption by nearly 55% in the hot-melt gluing of boxes for its mineral water bottles.PMMI News2025 Packaging State of the Industry: U.S. Expands, Canada Maintains Strong BaseBio-basedCrocs is First to Use Algae-Based Ink in CMYK PackagingE-commerce/D2C packagingBenefits of Right-Sizing and Recyclability of Corrugated Material at Parcel Forum 2025Sponsor ContentTraceability in Packaging: From Obligation to Opportunity
