Research in Sustainable Packaging
Life Cycle Assessments
Life Cycle Inventory (LCI)
Life Cycle Impact Assessment (LCIA)
How to Minimize Time and Energy for Life Cycle Assessments
Cradle-to-cradle Philosophies and Total Package Life Cycles
Sustainable Packaging Models
Research That Focuses On Industry Needs & Generates Measurable ROI
Representative & Transparent LCAs
Proactive Development & Selection of Materials & Package Design Options
ROI Impact of Involving Sustainable Packaging in Relationship Building
with Brand-owners
Impact of European Union REACH on Packaging Retail Ethics
Production & Conversion Efficiency Models
Emissions Reduction
Sorting Technologies
Biodegradability assessments and their environmental impact consensus
Best Practices of Using Sustainable Packaging Research

Optimize Primary, Secondary, & Tertiary Packaging Systems
Research & Planning
Assess Product to Package Ratios
Adding Reusability to Redesign to Define the User Experience
Optimizing Concepts With Simulations
Best Practices in Sustainable Design

Design of Source-reduced, Reusable, & Recyclable Packaging
Direct Replacement With Alternative Materials
Traditional Material Sustainability Assessment
SPC Guidelines
Using Polymers to Achieve More Sustainable Packaging
Polymer Source Reduction and Sustainability
Achieving Source Reduction with Lightweighting
Achieving Source Reduction with Redesign
Polymers Reuse and Sustainability
Polymer Recycling & Sustainability
Recovery Metrics for Polymer Selection:
Collection & Sorting Innovations
Recycling Technology
Recycling Legislation
Polymer Thermal Degradation & Sustainability
Using Metals to Achieve More Sustainable Packaging
          Metal Source Reduction & Sustainability
          Achieving Source Reduction with Lightweighting
          Achieving Source Reduction with Redesign
          Metal Reuse and Sustainability
          Metal Recycling and Sustainability
Using Glass to Achieve More Sustainable Packaging
          Glass Source Reduction & Sustainability
          Glass Reuse and Sustainability
          Glass Recycling and Sustainability
Using Paper/board to Achieve More Sustainable Packaging
          Paper/board Source Reduction and Sustainability
          Achieving Source Reduction with Lightweighting
          Achieving Source Reduction with Redesign
          Paper/board Reuse & Sustainability
          Paper/board Recycling & Sustainability
Using Inks & Adhesives to Achieve More Sustainable Packaging
Using Alternative Materials to Achieve More Sustainable Packaging
Non-Petroleum Derived Polymers & Degradable,
Compostable, & Biodegradable Polymers
Process of Degradation
Verifying Biodegradation
Verifying Degradation & Compostability
Environmental Claims for Polymer Alternatives
Discussion of Barrier Alternatives and Context of Use
Biopolymer Properties
Biopolymer Cost
Biopolymer Associations
Select Biopolymer Profiles
          Polylactic Acid (PLA)
          Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA)
          Polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB)
          Polycaprolactone (PCL)
          Polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH)
          Celluloses, Starch, & Polysaccharides
          Emerging Biopolymers
          Non-Wood Based Fiber Alternatives
Discussion of Wood Fiber Alternatives and Context of Use
Select Wood Fiber Alternative Profiles
          Kenaf
          Bagasse
          Hemp
          Bamboo
          Jute
          Rice and Wheat Straw, Flax, Switchgrass
          Other alternative fibers
Material Selection & Development Best Practices

Energy Use & Sustainability
Emissions & Sustainability
Polymer Production & Sustainability
Optimizing Energy Usage in Polymer Manufacturing
Reducing Emissions from Polymer Manufacturing
Glass Production & sustainability
Optimizing Energy Usage in Glass Manufacturing
Metals Production & Sustainability
Optimizing Energy Usage in Metal Container Making
Best Practices in Metal Manufacturing
Paper/board & Corrugated Production & Sustainability
Reducing Air Emissions from Paper/board Production
Reducing Water Usage & Solid Waste Emissions In Paper/board Production
Optimizing Energy Usage in Paper/board Production
Reducing Water Usage & Solid Waste Emissions
BRIC & Developing Countries Production Environmental Impact
Reducing Water Usage & Solid Waste Emissions
Energy Consumption of BRIC Countries
Using Chain of Custody to Track BRIC Natural Resources
Reducing Emissions in BRIC Countries

Regional Sourcing vs. Global Sourcing & Supply Chain Logistics & Distribution
Regional Sourcing
Global Sourcing

Importance of ISO Classifications for Claims
How to Obtain Certification
How to Leverage Certifications
Forest Certification Schemes
Best Practices in Leveraging Certifications

Marketing Sustainable Packaging from Raw Material Suppliers to Converters
Marketing Sustainable Packaging from Converters to Brand-owners
Marketing Sustainable Packaging to Retailers
Marketing Sustainable Packaging to Consumers

Nestle
General Mills
Starbucks Coffee Company
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters
McDonalds
Johnson & Johnson
Hewlett Packard
GE
Apple
Ford Motor Company
Aveda
Estée Lauder
SC Johnson
IKEA
Herman Miller

How to Identify & Access Information on Sustainable Packaging
          Industry Consortiums & Consultants
Environmental Associations
World Wildlife Fund
Assurre
CERES
The European Organization for Packaging and the Environment
Forum for the Future
Sustainable Development Charity
Industry Council for Packaging & the Environment
Natural Resources Defense Council
United Nations Environment Program
European Commission for Environment Packaging & Packaging Waste Directive
Environmental Protection Agency
National Science Foundation
How to Get Involved with Decisionmakers
Sustainable Packaging Metrics

How to Plan For & Make An Impact With Sustainability Initiatives & Packaging Technologies, Processes, & Services