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The basis for the packaging part of the eco-score is described in the [https://docs.score-environnemental.com/methodologie/produit/emballages base document]. This document distinguishes two parts of packaging: where is comes from (upstream) and where is goes to (downstream). | The basis for the packaging part of the eco-score is described in the [https://docs.score-environnemental.com/methodologie/produit/emballages base document]. This document distinguishes two parts of packaging: where is comes from (upstream) and where is goes to (downstream). | ||
=== Materials === | |||
The eco-score document identifies 18 different materials and the lifecycle for each material. This is a rather large number. It is unclear whether this can be repeated for other countries. | |||
=== Upstream === | === Upstream === | ||
The upstream part describes the origin of the materials used in packaging. Is the material used recyclable? Has the material been re-used? Is the material part of a sustainable cycle? | The upstream part describes the origin of the materials used in packaging. Is the material used recyclable? Has the material been re-used? Is the material part of a sustainable cycle? | ||