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PEF – A circular Bio-based Plastic with Improved Properties and Environmental Performance.

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The chemical technology company Avantium (NL) partnered with nova-Institut GmbH under the framework of the PEFerence project, to perform a full cradle-to-grave Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for the YXY® Technology, assessing the potential environmental impacts of PEF packaging solutions in comparison to conventional PET packaging. The LCA is performed according to the ISO 14040/44 standard methodology. A critical peer review of the study, including experts of incumbent technologies, was conducted in order to verify whether the LCA met the requirements for methodology, data, interpretation, and reporting. This presentation from the 1st PEF World Congress summarises the main aspects about the environmental sustainability of PEF-based bottles. Download the presentation here: https://renewable-carbon.eu/publications/product/pef-a-circular-bio-based-plastic-with-improved-properties-and-environmental-performance-pdf/

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17349698

Authors: Puente, Ángel, de jong, Ed

Institutions: Nova Institut, Avantium (Netherlands)

Language: English

Topic: Environmental Impact and Sustainability

Subfield: Environmental Engineering

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Responsible consumption and production, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: green

Funder: European Commission