Why is LCA Useful?
Hotspot Analysis
LCA highlights areas that will improve your impact the most
External Communications
Marketing Claims
Third party reviewed LCAs can be used to communicate the sustainability of your product or package
Certifications
LCAs can also be used to verify information for certifications such as EPDs (Environmental Product Declarations)
Eco-Modulations
Certain EPR eco-modulation programs, like Oregon’s bonus scheme, may require a 3rd party reviewed LCA to verify the impact of your product or packaging
Life Cycle Phases
*Hover over each phase for more information
MATERIAL
The materials used in the creation of a product or package. Includes transportation associated with extraction of raw materials.
MANUFACTURING
The manufacturing processes used in the creation of a product or package.
TRANSPORTATION
Inbound and outbound transportation of a product or package.
USE
Associated with products, rather than packaging, except for in the case of reusables. In this case the use phase considers washing cycles as well as transportation associated with reuse and refill.
END-OF-LIFE
The end-of-life impacts of a packaging solution are modeled using the cut-off method. The cut-off method only attributes the environmental impacts directly caused by the selected product or package, such as landfilling, waste to energy, or composting end-of-life dispositions. Includes transportation associated with the end of life disposition.
Go Beyond GWP
Trayak's® Trusted Sustainability Process
How can you see your initiatives through to the end? Explore Trayak’s® trusted sustainability process, a field-tested method for holistic product and packaging sustainability below.
Determine Goals
Benchmark Portfolio
Improve Impact
Track Progress
Analyze and Report
Our Vision
Implementing sustainable practices into your current manufacturing and design processes is easier than it seems. Trayak’s® vision is that all companies will design and manufacture their entire portfolio using sustainable strategies.
Our Mission
Trayak’s® mission is to embed sustainability in your company’s mainstream product design, manufacturing, and launch processes. Partner with Trayak® to harness the power of innovation and improve your impact on the environment.