Bill Franklin and Bev SauerSustainabilityLCI, 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, 2008Materials & containersNew 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, 2007Materials & containersNew 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 StoriesBusiness intelligenceOpportunities in Active and Intelligent PackagingMost companies are not currently using active or intelligent packaging, but the innovation opportunities they offer may help them gain popularity.Package DesignPlasticFree Platform Empowers DesignersMaterials & containersPros and Cons of Mono and Multi-Layer Materials for PackagingSustainabilitySoutheastern Grocers Pilots World’s First Autonomous MicrofactorySponsor ContentTest Your Recyclability Smarts!
