Quantifying the environmental impacts of Polyplas’s extrusions for 13 different polymer types
Recognising the importance of sustainability in today’s business landscape, Polyplas is dedicated to providing clear information about its environmental footprint.
As part of this commitment, Polyplas sought to better understand the environmental impact of its manufacturing processes and commissioned Valpak’s Consultancy team to conduct a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) on their plastic extrusions.
With growing interest from current and potential clients in understanding the environmental performance of its products, Polyplas sought to quantify and effectively communicate the environmental impacts of its plastic extrusions across 13 different polymer types.
To address this requirement, our Consultancy team conducted an LCA to establish the environmental impacts of manufacturing plastic extrusions for thirteen different plastic polymers at Polyplas’s site.
The system boundary of this LCA is cradle-to-gate i.e. the impacts are established to the point at which the finished extruded products are packaged and ready to leave Polyplas’s manufacturing site. The study quantifies the environmental impacts at three key life cycle stages:
Our LCA provided:
By working with Valpak’s Consultancy team, Polyplas now has a comprehensive understanding of the environmental impacts of its plastic extrusion processes. The insights gained from this LCA can be used to inform sustainable decisions for impact reduction strategies, supporting Polyplas’s commitment to sustainability.
The LCA work conducted by Valpak’s consultants is truly impressive and greatly appreciated. The valuable insights we’ve gained will significantly enhance our commercial offering to customers.