Comparing plastic and paperboard packaging

About the study

IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute was commissioned by Holmen to conduct a study, including Product Life Cycle Calculation, how different packaging materials impact the climate. The study looks at various everyday products like pasta, baby spoons, hearing protectors, textiles and light bulbs.

• Paperboard packaging demonstrates lower climate impact compared to plastic packaging due to its renewable raw material source.
• The production of paperboard can utilize biobased energy in climate-neutral processes, further reducing its environmental footprint.
• Despite potential weight differences and challenges in certain applications, there are environmental gains based partly on the potential of making new packaging.

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