Multiserve SafePak™ Tops Leading Multi-Serve Beverage Packages in New Independent Sustainability Research
08 November 2008 - 3:59AM
Business Wire
International Dispensing Corporation (IDC) (IDND.PK) today released
the results of a Life Cycle Analysis conducted by Allied
Development Corporation, a leading packaging industry research and
consulting firm, that measured energy use, greenhouse gas (GHG)
emissions, and end-use environmental impacts of mainstream
large-format packages for milk and juice. Among the packages
evaluated were one-gallon high-density polyethylene (HDPE) milk
jugs; half-gallon polyester (PET) bottles; one-liter aseptic
cartons; and IDC�s Multiserve SafePak. The results of the study
will be announced at PackExpo 2008 in Chicago, IL. Allied
Development�s two-part proprietary SavvyPack� system measures
energy usage and GHG emissions through each step of the supply
chain, including raw material transport, resin production, package
manufacture, product filling, and delivery to the retailer or
foodservice operator. When all factors were taken into account and
results normalized based on the amount of product packaged, the
Multiserve SafePak expended significantly less energy and GHG than
all the other packages tested. Figuring prominently in these
results were the low ratio of packaging material to product sold as
well as several factors related to materials, processing,
transportation, and refrigeration, all of which accounted for the
Multiserve SafePak having the lowest environmental impact of the
beverage packages analyzed. Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas
Emissions The study found that compared to a Multiserve SafePak
milk package: One-gallon standard milk jugs utilize 19.4 percent
more energy One-gallon stackable milk jugs utilize 25.0 percent
more energy One-liter aseptic cartons utilize 42.2 percent more
energy The study also found that compared to a Multiserve SafePak
juice package: Half-gallon PET bottles utilize 122.1 percent more
energy One-gallon aseptic cartons utilize 50.3 percent more energy
GHG emissions followed the same pattern, with the Multiserve
SafePak expending less than the other formats by similar
percentages. Other Advantages The results were calculated from
before product manufacture through delivery to the retailer or
foodservice operator only and did not factor in retail storage and
display or home storage. Due to IDC�s unique aseptic dispensing
tap, The Answer�, refrigeration is not required during warehousing
and display, or throughout the lifetime of the product, providing
additional economic and environmental benefits that the study
acknowledged but did not quantify. The total environmental benefits
of the Multiserve SafePak were, therefore, understated in the
study. Because the study focused exclusively on large-format
packages, only the largest package size in each format was
selected. If the Multiserve SafePak were compared to smaller milk
jugs, PET bottles, and aseptic cartons, the differentials would be
even more significant, according to the study. Recyclability and
Landfill Space Reduction The Allied Development report also
measured the of end-of-life environmental impact of each packaging
format, factoring in probable reuse, recycling, compacting, and
landfill disposal. Due to the minimal amount of packaging and the
composition and flexibility of the package, the Multiserve SafePak
had the lowest end-of-life impact, accounting for 524 cubic feet of
landfill for every million pounds of product, versus 919 cubic feet
for standard milk jugs, 1,225 cubic feet for stackable milk jugs,
1,304 cubic feet for aseptic cartons, and 2,994 cubic feet for PET
bottles. �We now have scientific documentation confirming the
sustainability advantages of the Multiserve SafePak,� says Greg
Abbott, founder and chairman of International Dispensing
Corporation. �With our industry focused so intently on
sustainability, these findings should be strong encouragement for
retailers, processors, and foodservice operators around the world
to give our package a serious look. Meanwhile, we are continually
working to develop ways to reduce our carbon footprint even further
and improve our sustainability scores. Sustainability is an
on-going process and we are well on our way.� Adds Abbott, �Because
The Answer allows shelf-stable liquids to be delivered in bulk and
dispensed safely over time, the equally important environmental
issues of food spoilage and waste are also being addressed in a
major way.� For additional information on IDC, please visit
www.idcdispensing.com. About Allied Development Corporation Allied
Development Corporation is a consulting and publications company
primarily serving the packaging industry. Services include
consulting, package design, interactive Internet services, and
multi-client publications. About International Dispensing
Corporation Founded in 1995, International Dispensing Corporation
(IDC) is a research and development company that develops,
manufactures, and licenses cutting-edge dispensing solutions for
the packaging and foodservice industries. For more information
about IDC and its products, please visit www.idcdispensing.com
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