Empac in carbon footprint tests

Packaging News
March 2008

Members of Empac, the European metal packaging association, have commissioned a carbon foot-printing of some of their products, and results should be revealed at Interpack in April.

The project has been assisted by Environmental Resources Management (ERM), the environmental consultancy, and an independent organisation is measuring the products' footprints.

Francis Labbé, chief executive of metal packager Impress, speaking at last month's launch of a book marking the group's first 10 years, said metal packaging could help in the UK's efforts to tackle landfill due to its ability to preserve food and its high recycling rate.

Labbé said Impress and Empac would promote a positive message about metal's benefits rather than attack other materials.

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