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 StoriesRecyclingThrough the Line: Palm-Sized Carton Delivers 180 Doses of Skin CareHow can skincare and beauty packaging be more sustainable? Nwär Skin’s Seid skin care products are encapsulated in tiny, dissolvable strips packaged in a paperboard carton.Package DesignBeer Label Lessons: A Masterclass in Visual EngagementBio-basedCompostable Capsules for Nespresso Original Line SystemsRecyclingCadbury, Kimberly-Clark, and Greiner Packaging Use Recycled Materials in PackagingSponsor ContentSlurry & Solution Processing System for Accurate Liquid-Solid Blends
