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"Knowledge gaps for perishable liquid food packs threaten Green Deal" – article in POLITICO

Policymakers are currently deliberating on packaging reuse targets in the proposed EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). But do they have the necessary evidence to make those decisions for all packaged products? A systematic review of 159 relevant scientific studies on packaging alternatives for perishable liquid foods — milk, juices, nectars and plant-based drinks — suggests there is a clear gap in holistic impact assessment knowledge.

– Published 21 September 2023

six people having a conversation in a conference room. Photo.
Professor Fredrik Nilsson (third from left) conferring with his colleagues at Packaging Logistics, Design Sciences, LTH

"We undertook a comprehensive and systematic analysis of all identifiable studies on single-use versus reusable packaging for perishable liquid foods," writes Professor Fredrik Nilsson at Packaging Logistics in the article "Knowledge gaps for perishable liquid food packs threaten Green Deal" in POLITICO. 

Read about the findings from the study: "Knowledge gaps for perishable liquid food packs threaten Green Deal" – in POLITICO.eu, published 2023-09-14

For more information, see Fredrik Nilsson's profile in the Lund University Research Portal