Brussels - A new publication has been compiled by ECR Europe, Europen, representatives from their memberships and their nominated consultant (CSR). It is a non-technical guidance document - intended as a reference - for corporate decision makers aiming to achieve a common understanding of sustainability principles among packaging supply chain stakeholders covering the entire life cycle. Companies or organisations making use of this publication are advised to take professional advice.

Since the impact of packaging on sustainability involves an assessment of the life cycle of the package and of the product it contains, this guide illustrates how designers, manufacturers, and users of packaging should collaborate to optimise the performance of packaging while minimising the risks of supply chain inefficiences.

The guide contains the following chapters:

* Preface: addresses the rationale behind the production of this guide.
* Executive Summary: presents the central arguments of the guide, key conclusions and recommendations for action.
* Chapter 1: provides readers with an understanding of the multiple functions and roles of packaging in society.
* Chapter 2: contains key definitions related to sustainability. It offers summaries of the tools that can be used to assess the environmental profile of packaging, and reviews the legislation related to its environmental impacts.
* Chapter 3: explores how sometimes conflicting needs and obligations interact with packaging, and outlines how to reach sound packaging decisions.
* Chapter 4: offers practical advice about developing packaging plans that support a company's overall sustainability goals; choosing the right metric(s); and ensuring decisions interact positively with others along the supply chain.

Companies or organisations making use of this publication are advised to take professional advice regarding their specific needs and requirements prior to taking any actions resulting from anything contained in this publication. Companies are responsible for assuring themselves that they comply with all relevant laws and regulations including those relating to intellectual property rights, data protection and competition laws or regulations.

The publication (PDF, 1.5 Mb) can be downloaded under europen.be.

Quelle: EUROPEN

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