CPP Environmental Sustainability & Packaging Flashcards
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What does 'source reduction' mean in sustainable packaging?
Answer: Reducing the amount of packaging material used at the design stage
Source reduction means minimizing the quantity of packaging material used during the design phase to reduce waste generation.
Which organization administers the How2Recycle label program widely used on US consumer packaging?
Answer: GreenBlue
GreenBlue, through its Sustainable Packaging Coalition, administers the How2Recycle label program to standardize recyclability claims on US packaging.
Which of the following is the correct order of the EPA's waste management hierarchy from most to least preferred?
Answer: Reduce → Reuse → Recycle → Recover → Dispose
The EPA's waste hierarchy prioritizes source reduction first, then reuse, recycling, energy recovery, and finally disposal as the least preferred option.
What is 'design for disassembly' in packaging sustainability?
Answer: Designing packaging so components can be easily separated for recycling
Design for disassembly means engineering packaging so its components (labels, closures, films) can be easily separated to maximize recyclability of each material stream.
Which term describes packaging that meets current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs?
Answer: Sustainable packaging
Sustainable packaging is defined using the Brundtland Commission's sustainability principle — meeting present needs without compromising future generations.
What does ASTM D6400 certify in the US packaging industry?
Answer: Industrial compostability of plastics
ASTM D6400 is the standard specification for labeling plastics designed to be aerobically composted in municipal or industrial facilities.