EcoImpact-COMPASS® for packaging provides early-stage support in the following ways:

In our previous article, we disclosed why we started incorporating COMPASS® LCA software into our system. Today, we will further explain the benefits it can bring to our customers in the early stage of packaging design.

7 POINTS OF EARLY ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE WITH COMPASS ®

1. Quick what-if scenario analysis to get guidance on the best option.
2. Side by side comparison of alternative design scenarios
3. Benchmark one package or an entire packaging portfolio
4. Generate life cycle impact and key metrics for sustainable packaging
5. Understand the end of life profile of a proposed package prior to market entry
6. Track changes against sustainability goals
7. Communicate with stakeholders, B2B reporting and corporate sustainability reports.

8 life cycle metrics

1. Greenhouse Gas Emissions
2. Fossil Fuel Use
3. Water Use
4. Freshwater Eutrophication
5. Mineral Resource Use
6. Human Impact
7. GHG Emissions (with Carbon Uptake)
8. Freshwater Ecotoxicity

10 Packaging Attributes

1. Recycled vs. Virgin Content
2. Source Certified Material
3. Damage Rates
4. Shelf Life
5. Cube Efficiency
6. Recyclability
7. Material Circularity Index (MCI)
8. Single Use Plastic
9. Total Cost of Packaging
10. Waste Mass

4 life cycle phases

1. Material
2. Manufacturing
3. Transportation
4. End of Life

In conclusion, the use of EcoImpact-COMPASS® LCA software can help us analyze the environmental impact of packaging throughout its lifecycle at the design stage in advance. Furthermore, this information can be used to formulate corresponding sustainable development strategies and solutions to improve competitiveness, meet regulatory requirements, and increase resource utilization efficiency.

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　 Trayak

　 Sustainable Packaging