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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?

Revision as of 14:35, 5 February 2021

Intro

This document describes how the eco-score packaging malus can be extended to other countries.

Explanation

The basis for the packaging part of the eco-score is described in the 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

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 formula is defined as:

score = A * 1 + B * 0.75 + C * 0.5 + D * 0
Le score amont correspond à la somme des points accordés. Il s'exprime sur 100. La somme des 4 origines possibles (A, B, C, D) doit toujours être égale à 100%.
A le % d'incorporation de matières premières recyclées
B le % de matière première renouvelable et durable
C le % de matière première renouvelable non durable
D le % de matière première non renouvelable

The A, B, C and D depend on the material. The actual values might be dependent on the country.

Downstream

Individual countries

For each country we need to find the relevant up- and downstream data. For countries of the EU, the Eurostat database is a good start for downstream statistics.

Belgium

For Belgium some data can be found with Statbel (dutch).

Material Recycling Comment
glass 100% split in transparent and non-transparent
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