Sustainability requires verifiable results, not just declarations and slogans. Today, the word "sustainable" is omnipresent in the description of countless products and services, often risking becoming simple greenwashing - a superficial operation lacking real content, accompanied by vague or even misleading information.
For example, replacing plastic with paper does not automatically make packaging eco-friendly if the environmental impact of all life cycle stages—from production to transport and disposal after use - is not evaluated. At Dryce, we are aware that environmental impact must be measured and certified according to scientific parameters and international standards. For this reason, we commissioned Ollum, a specialized consultancy firm, to conduct a rigorous Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) study in compliance with UNI EN ISO 14040:2021 and ISO 14044:2021 standards, following the Product Category Rules (PCR) for multiple-use packaging.
The Analysis: “Traditional” EPS Isothermal Packaging vs. PURE®, the New Range of Packaging Designed for Sustainability
The study compared two Dryce solutions with the same functional unit: transporting temperature-sensitive products for 24 hours in a useful volume of 8 liters, guaranteeing a range of 0 to +10°C, with a fixed external temperature of +25°C.
On one side, the Standard Solution: a cardboard box and an EPS (expanded polystyrene) container conditioned with a Cold Gel Pack in PA/PE film. On the other, the PURE® Solution: composed of PURE Therm® thermal insulation made from recycled paper and PLA inserted into a PURE Box cardboard box, conditioned with PURE Cool-the water-based gel PCM in C/PAP 81 film.
The Numbers of Change: Reducing Environmental Impact Phase by Phase
Results from the IPCC GWP 100-Total (Global Warming Potential) indicator demonstrated a clear superiority of the PURE® solution, recording a total reduction of 52.98% in CO₂ equivalent emissions across the entire life cycle. Analyzing the individual modules, design excellence emerges in the details:
Phase A1 (Raw Materials):
A 36.68% reduction, thanks to the elimination of EPS in favor of renewable and optimized materials.
Phase A2 (Material Transport):
A 48.42% reduction. The compact nature and logistical efficiency of inbound materials drastically cut emissions from inbound transport.
Phase B1 (Usage) and A3 (Processes):
Respectively -22.72% and -13.08%, demonstrating a production chain with lower emission intensity.
Phase C (End of Life):
The most impressive figure is -97.38% in the disposal phase. Total recyclability within the paper stream almost entirely eliminates post-use impact.
A Major Contribution to Achieving ESG Goals
Choosing PURE® means actively supporting your company's decarbonization goals, while simultaneously relieving end users of the burden of disposing of bulky and complicated packaging.
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