Packaging And The Environment

Author : Geoffrey M. Levy
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781461521334

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Packaging in the Environment by Geoffrey M. Levy Pdf

Concern about the harm that industrial activities may cause the environ ment, means that all are now being scrutinised to assess their impact. Packaging is no exception. It is now high on the political agenda, in terms of the environmental issues which are targeted for immediate attention in industrially developed countries and is often perceived as a wasteful drain on non-sustainable resources and an unnecessary indulgence on the part of affluent societies. This book seeks to understand and respond to the variety of pressures packaging now faces, and to review and correct the many misconceptions that exist in relation to its environmental impacts. It has been structured to address the topical and critical areas for attention; it identifies and explains what are seen to be the main issues and discusses the responses being made to them in different parts of the world. More specifically, this book is intended to: • clarify the facts and dispel many of the myths surrounding the environmental aspects of packaging • explain and emphasise packaging's essential role in the workings of human society • review legislative and regulatory developments, the trends and the extent to which they are converging • consider what constitutes environmentally responsible packaging manufacture • discuss and compare the relative environmental merits and differ ences between the various packaging materials and systems • address the requirements for identifying and controlling manufac turing impacts and the role of environmental auditing in this process

Author : Susan Selke
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1994-04-21
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1566761042

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Packaging and the Environment by Susan Selke Pdf

The leading book on packaging and the environment-now expanded and updated This is a detailed examination and objective analysis of all aspects of environmental problems related to packaging: resource depletion, pollution, solid waste management, recycling, degradability, package design considerations, and legislation. The author is a leading authority on the subject. The presentation is well documented and non-partisan. This new edition is expanded and completely updated.

Author : Subramanian Senthilkannan Muthu
Publisher : Springer
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2015-11-06
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789812879134

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Environmental Footprints of Packaging by Subramanian Senthilkannan Muthu Pdf

This book presents detailed discussions concerning the environmental footprints of various packaging systems and materials, life cycle assessments of packaging, sustainable design of various packaging systems and materials, as well as the biodegradation of various packaging materials.

Author : Geoffrey M. Levy
Publisher : Boom Koninklijke Uitgevers
Page : 442 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 083421718X

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Packaging, Policy and the Environment by Geoffrey M. Levy Pdf

This new book is an in-depth appraisal of the key environmental, policy, legislative and political issues for packaging and packaged products. In examining the most important public and political issues concerning packaging, policy and the environment today, Levy and his group of international experts discuss responses and activities in different parts of the world. The book covers critical topics such as integrated product policy and sustainable development, impact of legislative developments and economic instruments, life cycle assessment of packaging, recovery and recycling of materials, integrated solid waste management, and packaging and environmental policies in North America, Europe, Japan, Australia, Brazil, and South Africa. 'Packaging, Policy and the Environment' explores the vital and essential role that environmentally responsible packaging must play in all societies.

Author : Subramanian Senthilkannan Muthu
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 329 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2021-09-07
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789811646096

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Sustainable Packaging by Subramanian Senthilkannan Muthu Pdf

Packaging plays a major role in the environmental footprints of products from any industrial sector, and thus is important to address the sustainability issues of packaging. Packaging and the packaging sector have to be eco-conscious as there are many types of packaging across various industrial sectors and so are their environmental impacts as well. Plastic packaging is one of the most common element and the packaging sector accounts for almost 40% of plastic pollution in the world. Sustainable packaging is the only way forward to alleviate the environmental devastations from the the packaging sector. This book presents case studies and discusses how to make packaging more sustainable for a better future. ​

Author : Karli Verghese,Helen Lewis,Leanne Fitzpatrick
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2012-03-18
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780857299888

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Packaging for Sustainability by Karli Verghese,Helen Lewis,Leanne Fitzpatrick Pdf

The packaging industry is under pressure from regulators, customers and other stakeholders to improve packaging’s sustainability by reducing its environmental and societal impacts. This is a considerable challenge because of the complex interactions between products and their packaging, and the many roles that packaging plays in the supply chain. Packaging for Sustainability is a concise and readable handbook for practitioners who are trying to implement sustainability strategies for packaging. Industry case studies are used throughout the book to illustrate possible applications and scenarios. Packaging for Sustainability draws on the expertise of researchers and industry practitioners to provide information on business benefits, environmental issues and priorities, environmental evaluation tools, design for environment, marketing strategies, and challenges for the future.

Author : E. Chiellini
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 592 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2008-07-24
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781845694784

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Environmentally Compatible Food Packaging by E. Chiellini Pdf

Food packaging performs an essential function, but packaging materials can have a negative impact on the environment. This collection reviews bio-based, biodegradable and recycled materials and their current and potential applications for food protection and preservation. The first part of the book looks at the latest advances in bio-based food packaging materials. Part two discusses the factors involved in choosing alternative packaging materials such as consumer preference, measuring the environmental performance of food packaging, eco-design, and the safety and quality of recycled materials. Part three contains chapters on the applications of environmentally-compatible materials in particular product sectors, including the packaging of fresh horticultural produce, dairy products and seafood. This section also covers active packaging, modified atmosphere packaging and biobased intelligent food packaging. The book finishes with a summary of the legislation and certification of environmentally-compatible packaging in the EU. With its distinguished editor and contributors, Environmentally-compatible food packaging is a valuable reference tool for professionals in the food processing and packaging industries. Reviews bio-based, biodegradable and recycled materials and their current and potential applications Discusses consumer preference, environmental performance, eco-design and the quality of recycled materials as factors involved in choosing alternative packaging materials Summarises EU legislation and certification of environmentally compatible packaging

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:709391446

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Packaging in the Environment by Anonim Pdf

Introduction - myths, facts and realities; packaging's role in society; review of environmental legislation - the european community; reviewof environmental legislation - north America; environmentally responsible packaging manufacture; lifecycle assessment of packaging; the challenge of domestic waste disposal; packaging materials recovery and recycling; worldwide environmental contrasts - Europe; worldwide environmental contrasts - north America; worldwide environmental contrasts - Japan.

Author : N. C. Saha,Anup K. Ghosh,Meenakshi Garg,Susmita Dey Sadhu
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 363 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2022-05-04
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789811642333

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Food Packaging by N. C. Saha,Anup K. Ghosh,Meenakshi Garg,Susmita Dey Sadhu Pdf

This comprehensive and authoritative book aims to encompass the best and current practices in the field of contemporary food packaging. It covers various aspects of packaging, including challenges and their solutions, innovations, and environmental concerns. Written by experts working in the field, the content is supported by technical/statistical data, practical examples, case studies, and real-life experiences of academicians and professionals working in the area of food packaging. The book covers challenges in food packaging, systems and materials for packaging, packaging design requirements of the food industry, technology machinery and system, printing and graphics, testing and regulatory aspects, advanced and smart packaging, distribution and logistics in a globalized environment, and sustainable and green packaging. This book will be useful for Packaging Technologists, food scientists, material scientists, policy makers, students, and researchers.

Author : Wendy Jedlicka
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2015-03-05
Category : Design
ISBN : 9781119103868

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Packaging Sustainability by Wendy Jedlicka Pdf

Packaging Sustainability Take the lead with sustainable package design solutions The classic role of packaging is to “Protect, Inform, and Sell.” Today, packaging must do all that—but with minimal eco-impact. Packaging Sustainability: Tools, Systems, and Strategies for Innovative Package Design is a comprehensive guide to thinking outside the box to create practical, cost-effective, and eco-responsible packaging. With a broad range of contributions from pioneers of sustainability, Packaging Sustainability not only describes the concepts of sustainability but reveals the logic behind them, providing you with the tools to sift through and adapt to the ever changing barrage of materials, services, regulations, and mandates. The book: Enables the designer to make smart, informed decisions at all points throughout the packaging design process Offers a comprehensive overview of sustainable packaging design issues from leading practitioners, designers, engineers, marketers, psychologists, and ecologists Describes materials and processes in current use and helps the reader understand how they interconnect With solid information and actionable ideas, Packaging Sustainability gives you all the tools for maximizing a product’s shelf impact—while minimizing its ecological footprint.

Author : Edward Denison,Guang Yu Ren
Publisher : Rotovision
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Containers
ISBN : 9782880465605

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Packaging Prototypes 3 by Edward Denison,Guang Yu Ren Pdf

"Packaging today is a potent visual symbol of our 'throw-away' culture; a culture which likes its fresh fruit shrink-wrapped and every product presented in a shiny new package. Towering landfill sites, decimated forests and the ever present hole in the ozone layer, all attest to the destructive effects of the modern world's insatiable consumerist appetites. Our attitudes to packaging need to change, and to aid this process, it must be the responsibility of the designer to recognise, through a systemic approach, environmental issues at the very inception of the design idea." "This resource book explains the systems by which improvements can be made in the pre-production, manufacture and distribution of a packaging product - illustrating the results of these improvements with a collection of superb packs, the quality and efficiency of which are enough to encourage any design professional or student to start 'thinking green'."--Jacket

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 7 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Packaging
ISBN : 1901576051

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Food, Packaging, and the Environment by Anonim Pdf

Author : Salit Mohd Sapuan,Rushdan Ahmad Ilyas
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 544 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2021-03-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781119381044

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Bio-Based Packaging by Salit Mohd Sapuan,Rushdan Ahmad Ilyas Pdf

Bio-Based Packaging Bio-Based Packaging An authoritative and up-to-date review of sustainable packaging development and applications Bio-Based Packaging explores using renewable and biodegradable materials as sustainable alternatives to non-renewable, petroleum-based packaging. This comprehensive volume surveys the properties of biopolymers, the environmental and economic impact of bio-based packaging, and new and emerging technologies that are increasing the number of potential applications of green materials in the packaging industry. Contributions address the advantages and challenges of bio-based packaging, discuss new materials to be used for food packaging, and highlight cutting-edge research on polymers such as starch, protein, polylactic acid (PLA), pectin, nanocellulose, and their nanocomposites. In-depth yet accessible chapters provide balanced coverage of a broad range of practical topics, including life cycle assessment (LCA) of bio-based packaging products, consumer perceptions and preferences, supply chains, business strategies and markets in biodegradable food packaging, manufacturing of bio-based packaging materials, and regulations for food packaging materials. Detailed discussions provide valuable insight into the opportunities for biopolymers in end-use sectors, the barriers to biopolymer-based concepts in the packaging market, recent advances made in the field of biopolymeric composite materials, the future of bio-plastics in commercial food packaging, and more. This book: Provides deep coverage of the bio-based packaging development, characterization, regulations and environmental and socio-economic impact Contains real-world case studies of bio-based packaging applications Includes an overview of recent advances and emerging aspects of nanotechnology for development of sustainable composites for packaging Discusses renewable sources for packaging material and the reuse and recycling of bio-based packaging products Bio-Based Packaging is essential reading for academics, researchers, and industry professionals working in packaging materials, renewable resources, sustainability, polymerization technology, food technology, material engineering, and related fields. For more information on the Wiley Series in Renewable Resources, visit www.wiley.com/go/rrs

Author : Rafael A. Auras,Susan E. M. Selke
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2022-09-07
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781119878124

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Life Cycle of Sustainable Packaging by Rafael A. Auras,Susan E. M. Selke Pdf

Life Cycle of Sustainable Packaging An expert review of packaging’s role in sustainability and the environment In Life Cycle of Sustainable Packaging: From Design to End of Life, a team of distinguished researchers delivers an authoritative and accessible explanation of the role played by packaging in sustainable development and the circular economy. The book offers expansive coverage of every aspect of the packaging life cycle, from design to management and end of life. It is a holistic and integrated evaluation of packaging’s environmental footprint. The authors show students and readers how to incorporate design and life cycle concepts into the development of sustainable packaging materials and help them understand critical background information about pollution and risk management. They also provide readers with learning objectives and self-study questions for each chapter that help them retain and understand the ideas discussed in the book. Readers will also find: A thorough introduction to the role of packaging in sustainable development An in-depth examination of design thinking in the packaging design process, including the five stages of design thinking and innovation tools Comprehensive discussions of pollution and risk management, as well as soil, water, and air pollution Expansive treatments of global climate change, life cycle assessment, and municipal solid waste. Perfect for undergraduate and graduate students learning about sustainability and packaging, Life Cycle of Sustainable Packaging: From Design to End of Life will earn a place in the libraries of chemical, biochemical, plastics, materials science, and packaging engineers.

Author : Anthony L. Andrady
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 792 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2003-02-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 0471095206

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Plastics and the Environment by Anthony L. Andrady Pdf

Plastics offer a variety of environmental benefits. However, their production, applications, and disposal present many environmental concerns. Plastics and the Environment provides state-of-the-art technical and research information on the complex relationship between the plastic and polymer industry and the environment, focusing on the sustainability, environmental impact, and cost—benefit tradeoffs associated with different technologies. Bringing together the field’s leading researchers, Anthony Andrady’s innovative collection not only covers how plastics affect the environment, but also how environmental factors affect plastics. The relative benefits of recycling, resource recovery, and energy recovery are also discussed in detail. The first of the book’s four sections represents a basic introduction to the key subject matter of plastics and the environment; the second explores several pertinent applications of plastics with environmental implications–packaging, paints and coatings, textiles, and agricultural film use. The third section discusses the behavior of plastics in some of the environments in which they are typically used, such as the outdoors, in biotic environments, or in fires. The final section consists of chapters on recycling and thermal treatment of plastics waste. Chapters include: Commodity Polymers Plastics in Transportation Biodegradation of Common Polymers Thermal Treatment of Polymer Waste Incineration of Plastics The contributors also focus on the effectiveness of recent technologies in mitigating environmental impacts, particularly those for managing plastics in the solid waste stream. Plastic and design engineers, polymer chemists, material scientists, and ecologists will find Plastics and the Environment to be a vital resource to this critical industry.