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Material substitution can increase the potential environmental impact of packaging systems

New research suggests that replacing polyethylene (PE) packaging with paper, glass, aluminum or steel often does not reduce environmental impacts across a product's life cycle.

Phys.org ScienceOctober 22, 20261 min read
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Material substitution can increase the potential environmental impact of packaging systems

New research suggests that replacing polyethylene (PE) packaging with paper, glass, aluminum or steel often does not reduce environmental impacts across a product's life cycle.

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