LIFE ASSESSMENT CYCLE (PROS)

When it comes to social and economic issues, the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is beneficial in that it helps to remove a limited understanding of the environmental effect of a particular industry. It is evaluated to identify the entire effect of the development process, including production, distribution, use, maintenance, and recycling or disposal, as well as the final product. 

The effect of global warming, resource usage, air pollution, water pollution, and CO2 emissions are all taken into account throughout the life cycle assessment. It evaluates the environmental effect of a product from the point of manufacture through to the point of use and disposal, or more accurately, from the point of manufacture to the point of disposal.

This allows decision-makers to evaluate two or more products and services and choose the one that has the least detrimental effect on the environment, thus saving time and money. It also guarantees that organizational resources are used as efficiently and effectively as possible. It contributes to energy conservation, water conservation, and land use, among other things. Reduced energy usage and material consumption contribute to lower overall production costs by lowering the cost of the manufacturing process. 

Organizations can generate new ideas that will aid in the expansion of the company as a result of this approach. This tool also aids in the communication of the long-term worth of goods to customers and other interested parties. Companies may contribute to the preservation of the ecosystem by creating products that are both economically and environmentally sustainable after their environmental footprints have been measured.

Source:  Life cycle assessment from Botta Packaging

From the genesis of the idea to manufacture a product until the conclusion of its useful life, this instrument is a need for every manufacturing company, and they must abide by its principles throughout the whole production process.

 

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https://www.environmentalleader.com/2012/03/the-benefits-of-life-cycle-analysis/

https://www.gdrc.org/uem/lca/lca-define.html

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INNOVATIONS IN FAST FOOD PACKAGING

Fast food containers that are not recycled or composted wind up in the landfill, where they harm the environment and human health. As a result, the fast-food industry should be very cautious about the packaging used in their operations since they do not want to wind up harming the environment. Some fast-food corporations have already begun research into more environmentally friendly packaging for their products. In today's society, fast food is extremely fashionable, and it has a huge consumer base, particularly among Generation Z and Millennials. These same two generations are the ones who have made significant investments in sustainability in recent years, so if fast-food corporations want to attract their attention, they must likewise make significant investments in sustainability. It's no surprise that McDonald's and Burger King have such a big consumer base within these two generational groups.

Burger King, for example, is encouraging customers to utilize reusable packaging solutions rather than single-use containers. To do this, they are conducting a series of tests to verify that the safety of their food is not jeopardized as a result of their decision to become green. As part of their goal to decrease emissions of carbon footprint by 2025, they have also pledged to utilize renewable, recyclable, and certified sources by that time. They also aim to recycle 100 percent of all of their guest packaging in the United States and Canada by 2025.

McDonald's is another fast-food company that is making investments in sustainability by encouraging the use of reusable solutions in its operations. They would want to begin by promoting the use of reusable cups for hot beverages, similar to the Recup Programme in Germany, which began in the year 2020.

As a side point, it should be highlighted that other fast-food corporations are investing in similar solutions to acquire a large client base while also preserving and sustaining the environment. Others who have not yet looked into the field should take advantage of the chance.

 

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https://www.interpack.com/en/TIGHTLY_PACKED/SECTORS/FOOD_INDUSTRY_PACKAGING/News/The_future_of_sustainable_fast_food_packaging

https://segmanta.com/the-new-age-of-fast-food-2020/

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Online Shopping and Packaging        

In 2020, a survey conducted in Italy by Statista Research Departmentshows that 80% of correspondents shop online at least once a month and with 20% at least once a week. With the infamous Covid 19 pandemic, there has also been a hike in online shopping due to various lockdowns, the speculation of shortage of food items coupled with the fear of being infected by the virus when one goes out in public places. Most individuals who would have loved to shop physically in shops have now resorted to buying electronically. 

With this hike comes the issue of packaging. Consumers these days seek more sustainable and eco-friendly packaging in their bit to save the planet. Companies have noticed this sequence and as it is in their interest to satisfy customers, they tend to do so. Also using eco-friendly packages is a corporate responsibility of the companies to society and the world at large.

This is where BOTTA Packagingcomes in. BOTTA has a wide range of productsthat are suitable to meet the needs of both the consumers and organizations in this era of e-commerce. The company is noted for coming up with innovative ideas for 100% recyclable corrugated cardboard. Among its variety of products, BOTTA has recently launched the Eco-Self Seal Cardboardwhich would help companies achieve their environmentally-friendly objectives as well as meeting the needs of customers. 

BOTTA packaging is the solution to our wrapping requirements with the increase in internet purchases as well as a grandiose sense of responsibility of protecting the environment we live in.  

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External links

https://www.statista.com/statistics/935744/online-shopping-frequency-in-italy/

https://www.statista.com/statistics/1186795/impact-of-covid-19-on-online-shopping-italy/

Internal links

https://www.botta.it/en/eco-self-seal-cardboard-the-sustainable-protective-solution/

https://www.botta.it/

https://www.botta.it/tutti-i-prodotti/

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https://www.botta.it/prodotto/fefco-700/

https://unsplash.com/photos/Q59HmzK38eQ

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PAPER PACKAGING IN THE FOOD INDUSTRY

Food packaging enables the safe and sanitary storage of food and drinks. When heated, some types of packaging, such as plastics and styrofoam, may emit chemicals that are hazardous to the consumer. The food business has since sorted through packaging options to identify the most suitable and least damaging. Paper is one of the most appropriate packaging materials for use in the food business, as determined through research and innovation. Paper bags, sacks, corrugated boxes, paperboard cartons, and wrapping paper are all composed of paper and are used in the food packaging business. However, they come in a variety of grades. Paper that comes into direct touch with food must be treated, coated, and filled with waxes and resins. This field of research and development has resulted in the creation of many distinct kinds of paper utilized in this sector.

Parchment Paperis a cellulose-based composite that has been treated to provide non-stick, grease resistance, and resistance to the humid state characteristics. They are often used in baking and are therefore referred to as baking paper. These papers are extensively used in the food sector and many homes.

Corrugated boxesare constructed from two layers of kraft paper and corrugated fluting paper. They are extremely recyclable, biodegradable, and constructed from renewable materials. They are used to transport bulk food goods such as fruits and vegetables, as well as case packing retail food products.

Paper board cartons:These are used to transport food products such as cereal and crackers. They are often slender and light in weight. Additionally, they are recyclable and biodegradable.

Paper bags and sacksare likewise composed of several layers of kraft paper and are used to package groceries and powdered foods such as sugar and flour. Additionally, they are 100% recyclable and biodegradable.

BOTTA Packaging manufactures these types of food packaging. We suggest that you visit the company's website at https://www.botta.it/.

 

Source: Eco-paper inner packaging from Botta packaging

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https://pgpaper.com/types-of-paper-used-for-packaging/

https://www.ppec-paper.com/packaging-types/

https://www.metsatissue.com/en/brands-products/baking-cooking-papers/paper-differencies/Pages/default.aspx

 

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PLASTIC, A MENACE TO OUR ENVIRONMENT

As the world's ability to cope with the fast-rising manufacturing of disposable plastic products overwhelms the world's capacity to deal with them, plastic pollution has become one of the most pressing environmental challenges. Plastics are made of natural materials like coal, crude oil, gas which take hundreds of years to break down. Though they are very durable and long-lasting, our inability to safely recycle them and dispose of them off causes damage to our ecosystem. This makes them very dangerous for the environment when left bare. It causes harm to humans, animals, the ocean, and organisms worldwide. These also break down into microplastics in the long run which further causes damage to the environment. Now the question is, what can be done about this harmful object from destroying our beautiful earth.

Effective waste management which is noted in high-income countries can also be extended to the developing countries where plastic pollution is on the rise. Only just a small percentage of plastics are recycled worldwide which is quite disheartening as it is causing a lot of damage to our world. Education of individuals concerning how dangerous plastics are to our ecosystem can help to minimize this menace. Environmental protection agencies could also intensify their advocacy for a highly sustainable environment.  Companies can also play their part by opting for eco-friendly packages as BOTTA packaging is in the business of doing. The use of recyclable or paper-based packaging would also go a long way to sustain the earth. 

Source: Eco-paper inner packaging from Botta packaging

Let us all do our parts in protecting the earth not only during Earth Day which is observed once a year. Every day should be Earth Day for us, as we are the inhabitants of this earth and without which we have no place to call home. Let’s take action today!!

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https://www.greenpeace.org/international/campaign/toolkit-plastic-free-future/learn-about-plastic-pollution/

https://www.unep.org/interactive/beat-plastic-pollution/

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/plastic-pollution

 

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