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Sustainable GB Potato Packaging
Summary
The project consortium was led by the AHDB Potatoes and included Pira International, Imperial College, Mylnefield Research Services, Potatopak Ltd, Produce Packaging, the Potato Processors Association, the Fresh Produce Consortium, McCain Foods, Greenvale Foods, Organic Farm Foods and the Town and Country Communications Group.
Potential benefits resulting from this introduction of PS packaging to the environment may include a reduction of processing waste and GHG emissions and more efficient energy use if the product's lifecycle is compared to standard alternatives. This coupled with 100% biodegradability will produce tools to help provide sustainable solutions to emissions and waste disposal issues. The product also offers potential commercial and employment opportunities to those in the supply chain, particularly those in the rural economy.
Sector:
Potatoes
Project code:
807/234
Date:
01 February 2003 - 31 October 2004
Funders:
AHDB Potatoes
Project leader:
Richard Murphy
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807234 LCA 200407_0 807234 Supply Chains 200406_0About this project
To provide Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) information that can be used to assess the environmental characteristics of packaging material made from GB potato starch.