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Letters, June 2009David Elliott, 3 June 2009Be the first to comment on this article PACKAGING’S WASTED IMAGEEcological footprint analysis from the Stockholm Environment Institute and the University of York shows that the food chain represents 25-35% of the total global sustainability problem and the single biggest issue related to sustainability. Food packaging is a relatively minor player, and there needs to be a recognition that minimisation can only go [...] PACKAGING’S WASTED IMAGE Wrap’s post-consumer food-waste analysis, meanwhile, reveals around a third of all food we buy is wasted. The big issue is not sustainable packaging, but rather how packaging can best contribute to a sustainable society. We want packaging that minimises the environmental impact across the supply chain, including product loss and wastage from the consumer. Using this framework, it’s possible to re-position the packaging industry as a positive environmental force with a great sustainability story to tell.
It’s more important to ensure the material distribution and strength of a pack is optimised – at minimum cost. I’m impressed with T-Sim software, which allows moulders to simulate material distribution on their machinery and results can be passed to the designer for improvements before the simulation runs again. Speak Your Mind |
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