Summary
This paper addresses the environmental footprint of PET film production for food packaging by identifying solvent consumption as a significant contributor to manufacturing emissions. The authors propose and evaluate technical approaches to minimise solvent use during PET film manufacture, with the aim of reducing the overall carbon intensity of this widely-used packaging material. The work contributes to decarbonising the food supply chain infrastructure, particularly for fresh produce and prepared food distribution systems.
UK applicability
Findings are applicable to UK food packaging manufacturers and supply chains, as PET film is extensively used for UK fresh produce and prepared food distribution. Implementation would support UK net-zero commitments and circular economy objectives for food packaging.
Key measures
Carbon footprint (kg CO₂ equivalent or similar), solvent consumption (volume or mass), production efficiency metrics
Outcomes reported
The study evaluated methods to reduce solvent consumption during polyethylene terephthalate (PET) film manufacture and quantified the resulting decrease in carbon footprint of the packaging material. The research likely compared baseline solvent usage and associated emissions against optimised production scenarios.
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