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Life cycle assessment environmental impact

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Tosca doesn’t just claim to be sustainable—we back it up with data reporting approved by the Sustainability Collation using certified software.

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Understanding your secondary packaging's environmental impact

Tosca provides a Lifecycle Assessment (LCA) before you move to reusables to give you a clear understanding of the impact. Many of our customers also request these complimentary reports at various periods after conversion to measure impact over time.

A sample of a comparative environmental footprint report features a Lifecycle Assessment (LCA) Environmental Impact Report on the front cover.

What is LCA?

A Lifecycle Assessment, or LCA, assesses a product or service’s environmental impact from cradle to grave. LCA evaluates the environmental footprint associated with:

Manufacturing:

Impact of extracting raw materials, processing them and creating the final product.

Transportation:

Emissions and resource use associated with transporting the packaging throughout its life cycle.

Use and maintenance:

Analyzes the environmental impact of using the packaging, including water usage for washing and any energy used for repairs.

End of life:

Analyzes the impact of recycling, and the water and energy usage that entails.
A sample spider graph assesses the environmental impact of a reusable plastic container (RPC) versus a corrugated cardboard box.

Benefits of LCA for reusable packaging

A life cycle assessment provides valuable insights to help you make informed packaging choices. By understanding the environmental impact of your reusable packaging solutions, you can:

Identify areas for improvement:

Pinpoint stages in the lifecycle that have the most significant environmental impact.

Quantify environmental benefits:

LCA provides data-driven evidence of the environmental benefits of using reusable packaging = This data can be valuable for communicating your sustainability efforts.

Make informed purchasing decisions:

When choosing a packaging provider, LCA can help you compare the environmental impact of different options.

Make your sustainability impact holistically

We consult and advise our clients on their sustainability goals—from strategic road mapping and supply chain evaluations to stakeholder education and compliance consulting. We provide data-driven insights through life cycle assessments and support your sustainability journey with tools and resources. 

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