#food #waste #packaging #research #environment #sustainability

Although this academic article is a few years old now, it provides a useful overview for those of you wishing to gain a broader understanding of some of the impacts that should be considered in the overall debate on packaging, waste, recycling, light-weighting etc

When looking at packaging per unit, rather than packaging per tonne – where glass is best, plastics (PVC excluded) comes off quite well and light-weighting is viewed in a more favourable ‘light’ than recycling. Overall the article rcognises that “packaging plays a valuable, often resource-conserving role in the modern distribution of food, beverages and other goods”.

Have a read and let us know your thoughts!

Ref: Frank Ackerman, Tufts University 1997

ackerman.pdf (application/pdf Object).

Tags: environment, food, packaging, research, sustainability, waste

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