The way we think is, to a great extent, dictated by the people who raise us, our surroundings, advertising and the media. So, most of us have learned that paper is more environmentally-responsible than plastic, that buying fruit and vegetables without packaging is better and that recycled is better than new. But is this all true?
Research is at the heart of our approach. In our laboratory we analyse materials and calculate the environmental impact of packaging and disposables. The results provide developers, manufacturers, users or suppliers, with a clear understanding of the environmental burden of their packaging.
Innovation is at the root of all growth and development and should be given high priority in every organisation. In our rapidly developing society, knowledge and technology is evolving at a fast pace. You need to keep up and avoid falling behind; it is for that reason that innovation is a core value of The LCA Centre.
Finding the perfect packaging for your product is not easy. There are many aspects that have to be considered. Packaging should not only be functional and safe, it also needs to be user friendly, attractive, informative, ergonomic and affordable. Packaging must also comply with the associated legislation.