A recent study conducted by researchers from Michigan State University, US, has revealed that PE packaging — commonly used for bags, films, and containers — may have a lower environmental impact than alternative packaging materials such as paper, glass, aluminum, and steel.The study carried out in collaboration with sustainability software solution provider Trayak and multinational oil and gas giant ExxonMobil, assessed the life cycle impacts of PE packaging in five applications: collation shrink films, stretch films for pallet wraps, heavy-duty sacks, non-food bottles, and flexible food pouches. Packaging products for pet food, shampoo, water bottles, and cosmetics were used as examples.
