Misuse of LCA to implement a differentiated ECO-tax on packaging materials in Denmark
Although the environmental profile of aluminium has improved dramatically with the rise in recycling from 5% to 87% the industry is still paying the high Eco tax – 4,44 EUR/kg aluminium.


Favorable Footprint for recycled aluminium cans
A new life-cycle assessment study on beverage cans in Europe shows improved results for aluminium cans - a fact which will boost efforts to increase recycling rates even further - a summary of the study soon to be found here!


LCA of Packed Food Products - the function of flexible packaging
Using the life cycle approach EAFA show he importance of considering the packaging and the packed product as integral parts of a functional unit.


The ‘carbon footprint’ - an unreliable indicator of environmental sustainability
In recent years, the ‘carbon footprint’ has become a popular way of comparing the relative environmental impact of goods, services or industrial activities. Companies have seized on it as a way of building a competitive advantage (‘our product has a smaller footprint than yours’), or measuring improvement (‘a smaller footprint means a better product’), while environmentally conscious procurers and consumers use it to decide between competing offers. And yet, in practice, simply comparing carbon footprints is rarely fair or scientific. Indeed, as a measure of environmental impact or sustainability, it can be quite misleading. There are three main problems.

Carbon Footprint PositionPaper
Different attempt are emerging to quantify specifically the Carbon Footprint of products and services. Make use of the IAI Guidance Document to ensure that you footprint assessments are performed according to established and recognized methodologies.