EU: LCA shows decrease carbon footprint of metal packaging
Empac European Metal Packaging has published the results of its latest Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) study. It identifies the average environmental impact(s) of the life cycle of metal packaging products manufactured in Europe. Compared to the 2006 data set, there is a solid reduction in the carbon footprint for steel and rigid aluminium packaging of 20% and 39% respectively. The reduction in CO2-equivalent is mainly attributable to 3 factors: the increased amounts of green energy used in the manufacturing process, higher average European metal recycling rates being achieved and the reduction in the raw materials required per unit (Press Release Empac, 26 September 2016).
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