Modern lifestyles have popularised the use of food containers, also known as food savers or
Tupperware. However, their environmental impacts are currently unknown. To fill this …

The consumption of takeaway food is increasing worldwide. Single-use containers used for
takeaway food represent a significant source of waste and environmental impacts due to …

The present study focuses on the cradle-to-grave life cycle assessment (LCA) of a reusable
takeaway food container. The system boundary includes the production, transport, use, and …

Abstract The European Commission advocates for the implementation of more sustainable
food systems. To accelerate the transition towards zero waste for the benefit of citizens …

The European packaging market is forecast to grow 1.9% annually in the next years, with an
increasing use of returnable packages. In this context, it is important to assess the real …

Purpose The year-round supply of fresh fruit and vegetables in Europe requires a complex
logistics system. In this study, the most common European fruit and vegetable transport …

The environmental impact of packaging has already been studied since the early
development of the life cycle assessment (LCA) methodology, and today an extensive …

It is estimated that in Europe 88–100 million tonnes of food waste are generated every year,
with a Global Warming Potential (GWP) of around 227 MT of CO 2 equivalents generated for …

The environmental concern and development issues regarding packaging has for 20 years
to a high extent been on packaging when it has become waste. To reduce the environmental …

The packaging sector and the environmental impacts stemming from its various materials
and applications are currently at the forefront of scientific and political debate. To estimate …