Antalis Packaging is helping businesses make better-informed decisions about their packaging by giving them access to detailed Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) data and analysis.
Through access to Sphera’s LCA software and global environmental database, Antalis Packaging can compare the environmental impact of different packaging solutions across their lifecycle. The technology provides access to extensive LCA datasets covering different materials, industries and geographical markets, allowing packaging options to be assessed using consistent data.
Importantly, Antalis Packaging is not making the choice for the customer. Instead, it provides the data and comparisons needed to understand the potential environmental impact of different options, allowing businesses to consider the findings alongside their own priorities, requirements and supply chains.
The assessment goes far beyond simply comparing the materials used in a product. Antalis can assess existing packaging and consider the complete lifecycle, from design and raw materials through manufacturing, transport, use, recycling, and end of life. This helps businesses identify where the greatest environmental impacts occur and where opportunities to improve exist.
The LCA software and data available to Antalis provide access to a substantial global knowledge base. Sphera’s LCA solution includes more than 20,000 full LCA datasets, covering 80 countries and more than 60 industries, alongside extensive emissions data and industry-specific information. The data is supported by quality assurance, third-party review and verification, strict modelling principles and ongoing maintenance.
“Customers are increasingly asking us how they can make better packaging choices, but there is no one-size-fits-all answer,” says John Garner, Packaging Category Director, Antalis Packaging. “What is right for one application may not be right for another. Our role is to provide the evidence that allows customers to understand the differences and make an informed choice.”
