Manufacturing processes vary dramatically between packaging materials. Traditional foam packaging relies heavily on fossil fuel-based production methods, while sustainable packaging alternatives often utilize more energy-efficient manufacturing processes. Transportation efficiency also plays a significant role, as lighter packaging materials reduce shipping emissions across your supply chain.
Storage and logistics create additional carbon considerations. Packaging that enables better product protection reduces food waste, which represents substantial avoided emissions. The end-of-life phase reveals another critical difference, as recyclable materials support circular economy principles while non-recyclable options contribute to landfill methane emissions.
Aligning packaging decisions with corporate climate commitments requires systematic evaluation of carbon footprint packaging data. Forward-thinking companies integrate packaging emissions into their sustainability reporting, demonstrating transparency to stakeholders and progress toward net-zero targets.
Implementation becomes straightforward when you partner with suppliers who provide comprehensive carbon footprint data. Clearly Clean’s PET packaging solutions leverage existing recycling infrastructure to minimize transportation emissions while supporting circular economy goals.
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