CPT Packaging Sustainability & Environmental Impact 3

Question 1

The How2Recycle label program in the US is managed by which organization?

Accepted Answer

GreenBlue / Sustainable Packaging Coalition (SPC)

Answer

GreenBlue's Sustainable Packaging Coalition administers the How2Recycle standardized labeling system for on-pack consumer recycling guidance.

Question 2

When conducting a comparative LCA between glass and PET bottles for beverages, which life cycle phase typically dominates glass's environmental footprint?

Accepted Answer

Raw material extraction and manufacturing (high energy melting)

Answer

Glass production requires extremely high furnace temperatures, making the manufacturing phase the largest contributor to its energy and emissions burden.

Question 3

Which resin identification code (RIC) is assigned to polypropylene (PP) and is relevant when assessing curbside recyclability?

Accepted Answer

#5

Answer

RIC #5 identifies polypropylene; while recyclable, its curbside acceptance varies widely by municipality.

Question 4

Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification on paperboard packaging assures consumers that:

Accepted Answer

The fiber was sourced from responsibly managed forests meeting social and environmental standards

Answer

FSC certification traces fiber through the supply chain to verify it comes from forests managed for ecological, social, and economic sustainability.

Question 5

A packaging engineer wants to reduce ocean plastic pollution risk. Which design strategy is most directly targeted at this outcome?

Accepted Answer

Eliminating unrecyclable multi-material laminates that contaminate recycling streams

Answer

Multi-material laminates cannot be recycled and are more likely to persist in the environment; eliminating them improves recyclability and reduces litter risk.

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CPT Packaging Sustainability & Environmental Impact 3