While the reduction of single-use plastics has significant environmental benefits, research examining the individual impact of reusable container systems is not widespread.
Researchers at the University of Michigan recently developed a parametric life cycle assessment (LCA) of reusable containers and investigated the impact of transportation and energy within a circular system.
“The relative contribution of individual stages (material production, manufacturing, transportation, use, end-of-life management) on overall life cycle impacts for containers and foodware remains unclear,” researchers said.
