Identification of Environmentally Friendly Alternative for Laundry Detergent Packaging

Identification of Environmentally Friendly Alternative for Laundry Detergent Packaging

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Purpose: The objective of the study Flavor was to analyse and evaluate two alternative liquid detergent packaging systems from the point of view of their overall environmental impact.Using the LCA method, we have come to the conclusion that cardboard packaging is an alternative with a lower negative impact on the environment than an HDPE bottle.Methodology/Approach: The study is based on the LCA method implemented through the software openLCA, including available databases.Findings: The environmentally friendlier alternative of the detergent packaging is identified.The decisions about individual stages during LCA must be made with caution and well documented to ensure credibility of the results.

Research Limitation/Implication: The findings of the presented study are limited by the available data used for the environmental impact assessment.The inventory analysis was performed for the conditions of the central European region.Originality/Value of paper: This study applies LCA methodology to present the details of a decision process involved Laundry Station Remover in selecting better environmental alternative of the product.The information generated by the study is directly applicable in the industry.