Material efficiency improvement for European packaging in the period 2000 - 2020

摘要: In this paper the current material consumption for packaging making in Europe is described. Per type (food bottles, non-food boxes primary packaging, flexible carrier bags, industrial and pallets) options improved efficiency are The field of using thinner materials, less by changing shape package, recycled refillable packages. This shows that many option available to reduce future input a reduction CO 2 emissions sector with factor possible. A substantial share can be achieved without any changes consumer behavior. describes possible industry processing may lead reduced Europe. Material defined as amount needed fulfill specific function. improvement allows same function fulfilled material. At several stages life cycle intervention order increase over cycle. Figure 1.1 these measures at which they intervene. standard life-cycle presented within box. applied depicted outside Even though we focus on materials need take into account protection marketing packaged products. cases states technical possibilities but before actual implementation good understanding purpose needed. Savings some efficient product use even greater energy per unit than original situation. However, arguments like should not prevent resources used most way investigates suitable reach an 2020 also if 10 long run (2050).