What Type of Package Has the Lowest Greenhouse Gas GHG Life Cycle Analysis (LCA)?

A “greenhouse gas life cycle analysis” refers to a method of evaluating the total greenhouse gas emissions associated with a product or service throughout its entire life cycle, from the extraction of raw materials, through manufacturing, transportation, usage, and finally disposal or recycling, allowing for a comprehensive understanding of its environmental impact across all stages of production and consumption.

In food packaging it also takes into account the shelf life and percentage wasted of the product packaged.

A study by Michigan State University reveals polyethylene packaging reduces global warming potential, energy use, and water scarcity compared to alternatives.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0048969724085176

Another study by David Allway of the Oregon department of environmental quality came up with a simple paradigm that the lighter weight a package was the less greenhouse gas emissions associated with it. Plastic resealable pouches are the lowest GHG packages!

CPC can help you understand GHG and plastics.