Peer-reviewed article in the journal Environmental Science and Technology reviews 71 published life cycle assessment (LCA) studies comparing packaging; investigates correlation of attributes such as recyclability and being biobased on total environmental impacts, recommends against focusing on individual attributes
May 16, 2019
Plastics and climate change
CIEL report highlights plastics’ contribution to climate change, urges global ban on single-use plastics
April 11, 2019
JRC updates footprint methods
European Commission Joint Research Center updates its product and organizational environmental footprint methods; now includes characterization factors for more chemicals describing freshwater ecotoxicity, non-cancer and cancer toxicity
February 26, 2019
Quantis launches “Plastic Leak Project”
Consulting firm Quantis announces start of project to develop methodology to assess plastic leakage; aims to support companies in minimizing plastic pollution along their value chains
December 14, 2018
Food contact chemicals in life cycle assessment
Scientists present life cycle impact assessment method to include human exposure to chemicals in food packaging, discuss trade-offs, interpretation, data needs, consideration of additional toxicity concerns
