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Scoping of Sustainable Packaging for Carbonated Drinks

Tran, Trà My LU (2024) MTTM01 20241
Packaging Logistics
Abstract
The modern food packaging industry faces significant challenges due to its heavy reliance on virgin materials, contributing to increased litter and waste. This thesis explores the environmental impacts of using virgin materials in food packaging, with a particular focus on carbonated beverages. It examines the unique sustainability challenges associated with different packaging materials, including plastics, aluminum, and glass, and their respective contributions to pollution and resource depletion. The study incorporates a comprehensive review of sustainability practices, contemporary insights from business sustainability reports, and an evaluation of adherence to European regulatory frameworks. By analyzing current packaging systems,... (More)
The modern food packaging industry faces significant challenges due to its heavy reliance on virgin materials, contributing to increased litter and waste. This thesis explores the environmental impacts of using virgin materials in food packaging, with a particular focus on carbonated beverages. It examines the unique sustainability challenges associated with different packaging materials, including plastics, aluminum, and glass, and their respective contributions to pollution and resource depletion. The study incorporates a comprehensive review of sustainability practices, contemporary insights from business sustainability reports, and an evaluation of adherence to European regulatory frameworks. By analyzing current packaging systems, environmental impacts, recyclability, and emerging innovations, the thesis formulates a structured roadmap for sustainable packaging in the carbonated beverage sector. Key findings highlight the critical role of recycling infrastructure, consumer behavior, and regulatory measures in enhancing packaging sustainability. The study also emphasizes the potential of innovative solutions such as biodegradable materials, smart packaging technologies, and refillable systems in reducing the environmental footprint of carbonated drink packaging. (Less)
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author
Tran, Trà My LU
supervisor
organization
course
MTTM01 20241
year
type
H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
subject
keywords
Sustainable Packaging, Carbonated Beverages, Recycling Infrastructure, Environmental Impact, Innovative Materials
language
English
id
9171975
date added to LUP
2024-08-19 15:08:50
date last changed
2024-08-19 15:08:50
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  abstract     = {{The modern food packaging industry faces significant challenges due to its heavy reliance on virgin materials, contributing to increased litter and waste. This thesis explores the environmental impacts of using virgin materials in food packaging, with a particular focus on carbonated beverages. It examines the unique sustainability challenges associated with different packaging materials, including plastics, aluminum, and glass, and their respective contributions to pollution and resource depletion. The study incorporates a comprehensive review of sustainability practices, contemporary insights from business sustainability reports, and an evaluation of adherence to European regulatory frameworks. By analyzing current packaging systems, environmental impacts, recyclability, and emerging innovations, the thesis formulates a structured roadmap for sustainable packaging in the carbonated beverage sector. Key findings highlight the critical role of recycling infrastructure, consumer behavior, and regulatory measures in enhancing packaging sustainability. The study also emphasizes the potential of innovative solutions such as biodegradable materials, smart packaging technologies, and refillable systems in reducing the environmental footprint of carbonated drink packaging.}},
  author       = {{Tran, Trà My}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{Scoping of Sustainable Packaging for Carbonated Drinks}},
  year         = {{2024}},
}