Definition of Sustainable Packaging
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In 2005, the
SPC completed version 1.0 of the Definition of Sustainable Packaging. This
definition represents an important first step in articulating a common
understanding of the term “sustainable packaging.” It provides a common vision
and a framework for understanding activities directed toward improving
packaging, and continues to inform the future vision of the coalition and its
individual member-companies. This definition has been widely adopted throughout
the packaging industry.
Sustainable Packaging:
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Is beneficial,
safe & healthy for individuals and communities throughout its life cycle;
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Meets market
criteria for both performance and cost;
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Is sourced,
manufactured, transported, and recycled using renewable energy;
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Optimizes the use
of renewable or recycled source materials;
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Is manufactured
using clean production technologies and best practices;
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Is made from
materials healthy throughout the life cycle;
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Is physically
designed to optimize materials and energy;
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Is effectively
recovered and utilized in biological and/or industrial closed loop cycles.
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these criteria characterize our vision of sustainable packaging. No ranking is
implied in the order of definition criteria. |