{"id":98782,"date":"2025-02-04T16:35:13","date_gmt":"2025-02-04T15:35:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/?p=98782"},"modified":"2025-02-04T16:39:38","modified_gmt":"2025-02-04T15:39:38","slug":"virgin-fibre-cartonboard-could-reduce-the-co%e2%82%82-footprint-of-cosmetics-packaging","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/en\/frischfaserkarton-koennte-co%e2%82%82-fussabdruck-von-kosmetikverpackungen-senken\/","title":{"rendered":"Virgin fibre cartonboard could reduce the carbon footprint of cosmetics packaging"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A recent study by Mets\u00e4 Board suggests that switching to virgin fibre paperboard could reduce the carbon footprint of cosmetics packaging by up to 50 %. The study was verified by the IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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A recent life cycle analysis by Mets\u00e4 Board suggests that there could be environmental benefits to switching from pulp and standard folding boxboard to virgin fibre board. According to the study, which was verified by the IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute, this choice of material could reduce the carbon footprint of cosmetics packaging by up to 50 %.<\/p>

The study is based on standard European cartonboard qualities and compares their potential climate impact over the entire life cycle from production to disposal.<\/p>

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Possible CO\u2082 reduction through fossil energy savings<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The study suggests that significant savings could be achieved through the high proportion of fossil-free energy used in the production of virgin fibre paperboard. In addition, the lower grammage of the Mets\u00e4 Board cartonboard could lead to a further reduction in CO\u2082 emissions without having to accept significant losses in stability or functionality.<\/p>

\u201eThe beauty and cosmetics industry is increasingly focussing on reducing emissions along the entire value chain. It is therefore crucial that we provide brands with well-founded, verified data,\u201c explains Anne Uusitalo<\/strong>, Product Safety and Sustainability Director at Mets\u00e4 Board. \u201eOur virgin fibre paperboards could enable significant sustainability benefits without compromising on performance and quality.\u201c<\/p><\/blockquote>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Significance for Scope 3 emission balances<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Product packaging is a key component of the Scope 3 emissions of companies in the cosmetics industry. The assessment covers not only raw material extraction and production, but also end-of-life disposal. Mets\u00e4 Board states that it provides its customers with detailed carbon footprint analyses and customised life cycle assessments.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Comparable studies for pharmaceutical packaging<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Last year, Mets\u00e4 Board had already published comparable, verified assessments for the carbon footprint of its paperboard qualities for pharmaceutical packaging. Here, too, the use of virgin fibre materials showed considerable savings potential.<\/p>

Further information on the study and Mets\u00e4 Board's paperboard grades can be found here:<\/strong> Technical report on the study<\/a> Verification report<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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