Published:
August 24, 2020
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Further Reading
Biomass balance underscores larger challenges in implementing sustainable solutions
Case Study | June 01, 2021
BASF has been one of the main chemical players gaining attention for the biomass balance approach, at least in recent years. The company uses some quantity of renewable resources like bio‑naphtha or biogas along with standard petroleum‑based inputs for chemicals and materials production. It then ... Not part of subscription
Industry Event Recap: Key takeaways from the 2021 Rethinking Materials summit
Analyst Insight | May 26, 2021
Last week, Lux attended the 2021 Rethinking Materials summit, a two‑day event focused on innovation in plastics and packaging to curb CO2 emissions and combat waste. Conferencegoers hailed from all parts of the plastics and packaging value chain, representing 42 countries worldwide. The event ... Not part of subscription
Four Sustainability Traps to Avoid: Pitfalls and Alternatives for a Circular Economy
State of the Market Report | February 19, 2022
Approaches to sustainability have been widely varied to meet an assortment of end goals, be it decarbonization and abating climate change, decreasing the use of harmful and toxic substances, or diminishing overall waste. However, while everyone is trying to achieve sustainability, some may blunder ... Not part of subscription
by Drishti Masand
While paper and pulp products are perceived to be more sustainable than plastics, that is often untrue, as they can lead to deforestation. Smurfit Kappa is committing to responsibly sourcing its feedstock and helping prevent illegal logging in Colombia; this type of commitment from paper companies is crucial to ensure that sustainability claims are actually realized, rather than greenwashing consumers. Without responsible forestry, the overall environmental impact of paper products tends to be higher than that of plastics and simply shifts the burden of packaging problems. Clients should realize that sustainability claims need to be assessed throughout the value chain – from feedstock sourcing to production, use, and end-of-life processing.
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