Sustainability Advantages of Flexible Packaging Webinar

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1 Flexible Packaging gassociation Sustainability Advantages of Flexible Packaging Webinar The goal of the webinar is to describe the research FPA has done on sustainablepackagingand and to introduce you to the FPASustainabilityToolkit Toolkit. 1

2 FPA Board of Directors Commitment to Sustainable Packaging In itiative began in early 1990s with Less Waste in the First Place In 2006 FPA began an expanded focus on sustainability Customer research Representationtion with Walmart Research on energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions and end of life 2

3 FPA Sustainable Packaging Steering Committee George Thibeault, Chairman, Constantia Hueck FoilsLLC Dale Brockman, P&O Packaging, LLC Ron Cotterman, PhD, Sealed Air Corporation Glenn Emory, Printpack Inc. Paul Kearns, Exopack Mark Montsinger, Bryce Corporation Shanna Moore, DuPont Company Sal Pellingra, Ampac Packaging LLC Jim Rooney, Alcan Packaging Abdelhadi di Sh Sahnoune, PhD, ExxonMobil Chemical Company Jeff Wooster, The Dow Chemical Company 3

4 FPA/Battelle Research Task Group Dr. Ron Cotterman, Sealed Air Corporation Dr. Abdelhadi Sahnoune, ExxonMobil Chemical Company Jeffrey Wooster, The Dow Chemical Company 4

5 Flexible Packaging Association Sustainability Advantages of Flexible Packaging Webinar Overview Introduction ti John Baumann, Ampac Packaging LLC Flexible Packaging Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions i Benefits Jff Jeffrey Wooster, The Dow Chemical Company Option for Managing Flexible Packaging End of Life Dr. Ron Cotterman, Sealed Air Corporation Flexible Packaging Sustainability Advantages Toolkit Shanna Moore, DuPont Company Questions 5

6 Energy Consumption, Greenhouse Gas Emissions 6

7 Facts and Assumptions Considered in Developing the FPA Battelle Project Sustainability bl is a Business Fact Packaging is a target because it is so Visible Plastic is a target because oil and natural gas are finite resources Flexible Packaging has End of Life Challenges Flexible Packaging is source reduced and creates Less Waste in the First Place 7

8 FPA Sustainability Task Group Identified a Need for Quantifiable Data FPA commissioned Battelle Memorial Institute to conduct research focused on Energy Consumption Greenhouse Gas Emissions End of Life Options 8

9 Battelle Research: Energy Consumption and Carbon Footprint tassessment Selection of Representative Product/Packaging Alternatives Snack food, dried fruits raisins Beverages water, wine, non carbonated Parcel Mailer shipping container Muscle Meat Cuts Salty Snacks Technical Approach Streamlined LCA Publically Available Data System Boundaries LCI Models 9

10 Battelle Sustainability Assessment of Flexible Packaging Battelle Methodology Streamlined life cycle analysis to identify indicators and trends for flexible and alternative packaging Publically ll available databases dtb were used when available Where no available data Battelle developed estimates based on their expertise The underlying data was scrutinized and the alternative packaging was always given the benefit of the doubt 10

11 Battelle Report Key Results Flexible & Alternative Packaging Systems Please note product weight This representative data is illustrative of the advantages of flexible packaging Source: Battelle Sustainability Assessment of Flexible Packaging Report, page iii 11

12 Beverage Package Total Energy Consumption /Liter Flexible packaging commonly used for beverages uses less energy across its life cycle than some alternative packaging. Sources: Source: Battelle Sustainability Assessment of Flexible Packaging Report and Flexible Packaging Sustainability Advantages Resource Guide 12

13 Beverage Package Carbon Footprint /Liter The carbon footprint of commonly used beverage pouch is lower than alternative packaging. Sources: Source: Battelle Sustainability Assessment of Flexible Packaging Report and Flexible Packaging Sustainability Advantages Resource Guide 13

14 FPA Case Study Beverage Packaging Please note product weight. Product assumed to be water. Beverage Packaging Product Weight Packaging Weight Product to Packaging Ratio Packaging Weight per 100g Product MSW Landfill per 100 g Product* Energy Consumption MJ/8 oz Emissions Kg CO 2 e /8 oz Glass Bottle & Metal Cap 8 ounces (236 g) g 1: g 54.5 g Plastic PET Bottle 8 ounces & Cap (236 g) 22.7 g 10: g g Aluminum Can Stand up Flexible Pouch 8 ounces (236 g) 6.75 ounces (199 g) 11.3 g 21:1 4.7 g 2.4 g g 35:1 2.8 g 2.8g Sources: FPA Fast Facts: Less Resources. Less Footprint. More Value., FPA's Flexible Packaging: Less Resources. Less Footprint. More Value. Case Story Brochure, and FPA Flexible Packaging: A Sustainable Solution PowerPoint Presentation Cradle to grave life cycle energy consumption and CO 2 emissions data developed for FPA by Battelle Memorial Institute. Packaging weight, product weight, and product to packaging ratio calculated by Packaging & Technology Integrated Solutions, LLC (PTIS) *Recycling rates factored: U.S. EPA 2007 MSW Report. 14

15 Flexible Packaging Uses Less Resources In addition to energy saved in manufacturing, flexible packaging Is significantly source reduced 60 pounds of beverage 50 pounds of glass 6 pounds of 3 pounds of = Rigid PET = aluminum = 1.5 pounds of Flexible plastic Contributing less weight for transportation, saving significant energy and thereforereducing reducing emissions Sources: Dow Presentation and FPA Flexible Packaging: A Sustainable Solution PowerPoint Presentation 15

16 Flexible Packaging Improves Transportation Efficiency Transportation ti savings of using flexible packaging for pasta sauce versus glass jars. Reduces Fossil Fuel Consumption and CO 2 emission Lessens Highway Wear/Tear and Congestion 26 Truckloads of Unfilled Glass Jars One Truckload of Unfilled = = Plastics Pouches Sources: DuPont Awards for Packaging Innovation, FPA Fast Facts: Less Resources. Less Footprint. More Value. and FPA Flexible Packaging: A Sustainable Solution PowerPoint Presentation Less Fuel consumed & Less emissions 16

17 End of Life Options for Flexible Packaging g 17

18 End of Life Flexible Packaging The end of life of flexible packaging is often a focus of consumer concern Other than landfill, the infrastructure for disposal of postconsumer flexible packaging are limited However flexible packaging is significantly source reduced Resulting in less waste to the landfill Additionally, pre consumer (post industrial) recycling and reclamation significantly reduces waste to the landfill With Battelle, FPA has developed factual, base line information around end of life options 18

19 End Of Life Options Battelle Research Background on Municipal Solid Waste EPA Hierarchy Technologies Overview of Recycling and Infrastructure Challenges Plastic Recycling Current and New Technologies International Insights Opportunities For Flexible Packaging Overview of Waste to Energy (Energy Recovery) U.S. and Global Perspectives Emissions Energy Savings Infrastructure Economics 19

20 Options for Managing Solid ldwaste Flexible Packaging Source reduction avoids waste in the first place Pre consumer recycling is widely practiced but flexible packaging recycling is not compatible with post consumer collection systems Typically designed to be durable and will not degrade during composting Offers significant potential for energy recovery from waste. Least Preferred Most Preferred Source Reduction and Reuse Recycling Composting Waste to Energy Landfill or incineration with no energy recovery U.S. EPA Solid Waste Management Hierarchy Source: FPA Flexible Packaging: A Sustainable Solution PowerPoint Presentation 20

21 Flexible Packaging Sends LESS to the Landfill Even after recycling rates are considered, flexible packaging in most cases contributes less to the landfill. Beverage Packaging Example: Product Package Package Recycle Rate To MSW MSW Landfill Weight Weight Wt per 100 Landfill per 100 g (g) (g) g Product Product (g) (g) Glass Bottle & Metal Cap % 65% Plastic PET bottle & Cap % 63% 6.0 Aluminum Can % 51% 2.4 Flexible Stand Up Pouch % 100% 2.8 Sources: FPA Case Studies, 2009; EPA 2007 MSW Report 21

22 Recycling Options for Flexible Packaging Recycling of internal scrap materials in closed loop systems Recycling of pre consumer films and bags in closed loop systems Recycling of post consumer flexible packaging via municipal waste collection 22

23 Waste to Energy (Energy Recovery) A Renewable Source of Energy The EPA recognizes waste to energy as a clean, reliable, renewable source of energy.* In , 87WTEplants operated in 25U U.S. states and processed 28.7 million tons of trash The US U.S. annual WTE capacity is equivalent to a savings of 29 million barrels of oil or 10 million tons of coal annually. 1 ton combusted MSW: MSW = Municipal Solid Waste = = 1/3 ton coal 1 barrel oil *Letter from U.S. EPA to Integrated Waste Services Association, February 14, 2009 Source: FPA/Battelle Study,

24 Waste to Energy (Energy Recovery) Benefits Energy benefits waste to energy facilities generate approximately 17 billion kilowatt hours annually roughly 20 percent of the nation s non hydroelectric renewable energy GHG benefits avoided methane emissions from landfills. avoided CO 2 emissions from fossil fuel combustion. avoided CO 2 emissions from metals production WTE plants recover more than 700,000 tons of ferrous metals for recycling annually IWSA wte Source: EPA presentation, 2008 Fall SPC Meeting 24

25 Potential Energy Recovery for Flexible Packages and Alternatives at End of Life Potential Energy Case Studies Packaging Alternatives Compared Recovery (MJ) Flexible Pouch, per 24 oz. raisins (Dried fruits, Nuts, Cereals, Snack foods Flexible Beverage Pouch, per liter (Juices, Wine, Water, Non carbonated beverages Parcel Mailer, per mailer (Shipping Containers) Whole MuscleMeatCuts Meat Cuts, per pound (Ribs, Roasts, Whole Poultry, Hams) Salty Snack Bag, per square meter (Chips, Pretzels, Tortilla Chips) Potential Energy Recovery (%) Paperboard Canister with Plastic Lid (3)(4) Paperboard Box with Inner Poly Bag (3)(4) Stand up Flexible Pouch (4) Glass Bottle and Closure (1)(3)(4) 0 0 Plastic PET Bottle and Cap (1)(3)(4) Aluminum Can (4) 0 0 Stand up Flexible Pouch (4) Recycled Paperboard Mailer (2)(3) HDPE Flexible Pouch Mailer (2) Shrinkwrap PE Film (4) Flexible Bag Source: Battelle Sustainability Assessment of Flexible Packaging Report 25

26 End of Life Options Today and Tomorrow Enhanced Optionsfor FlexiblePackaging Option Today Tomorrow Source Reduction Recycling Significant reductions in packaging weight Predominately preconsumer material flows Continued enhancement of material efficiency New technology for mixed plastics recycling Energy Recovery Dominated by municipal WTE facilities New technology for local and municipal waste to fuel/feedstock 26

27 Flexible Packaging Sustainability Advantages Toolkit 27

28 Flexible Packaging Sustainability Advantages Toolkit Resource Guide Brochures Case Studies Fast Facts Presentation Logos Video Battelle Report 28

29 Flexible Packaging Sustainability Advantages Resource Guide Sustainability Overview Summary of the Battelle Sustainability AssessmentofFlexible Packaging research energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions end of life options Frequently Asked Questions Includes details on FPA Case Studies 29

30 FPA's Flexible Packaging: Less Resources. Less Footprint. More Value. Vl Case Story Brochure Describes product and package weight, product to package ratio, energy and emissions of Flexible Packaging and alternative packaging systems 30

31 FPA Fast Facts: Less Resources. Less Footprint. More Value. A business card size brochure describing the Sustainability Advantages of Flexible Packaging 31

32 Flexible Packaging: A Sustainable Solution: A PowerPoint Presentation 32

33 Flexible Packaging Logos Flexible Packaging Association has created four logos for the exclusive use and download by FPA members. The logos promote Less Resources, Less Footprint, More Value, sustainability advantages of flexible packaging 33

34 Battelle Sustainability Assessment of Flexible Packaging Battelle developed this sustainability study for FPA with focus on two primary areas: Understand the life cycle energy consumption and carbon footprint of flexible packages compared to alternatives, and Explore the options for management of flexible packages at the end of their useful lives 34

35 FPA Flex Pack Rap Video A minute entertaining t i video on the Sustainability Advantages of Flexible Packaging sustainable_packaging_toolkit/public_sustainable_packaging_ FlexPackRap.asp?ContactID= p Source: FPA website, YouTube 35

36 FPA Member Go Tell the Flexible Packaging Story Flexible Packaging as compared to alternative packaging formats Uses Less Resources Consumes Less Energy Through Out Its Lifecycle Manufacturing Transportation Generates Less Greenhouse Gas Emissions Contributes Less to the Landfill Even after recycling rates are considered Can lower mass than some alternatives Provides Opportunities for Energy Recovery In Waste to Energy Facilities and Waste to Fuel/Feedstock Technology 36

37 Questions? Please contact FPA for additional copies of Toolkit Materials