PIQET 5.0, an ISO 14044-compliant tool, offers advanced features for assessing and optimizing packaging sustainability, promoting eco-friendly design.
The release of PIQET 5.0 marks a significant advancement in sustainable packaging tools, aligning with ISO 14044 standards for Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). This updated version introduces enhanced features for evaluating packaging designs' environmental impact, offering companies a comprehensive platform to track, assess, and optimize their packaging materials. Developed by Lifecycles, PIQET 5.0 integrates material certifications, advanced recycling functionality, and new environmental indicators like the Product Environmental Footprint (PEF). These updates empower businesses to make more informed, sustainable choices while adhering to global regulatory frameworks.
PIQET originally launched in 2008 as a collaborative project involving major companies like Nestlé, Cadbury, and Lion Nathan, and has evolved into a highly respected tool for cradle-to-grave packaging assessment. The latest version expands its capabilities by offering organization-wide insights with the new Organizational Packaging Footprint page. This feature enables companies to track carbon footprint improvements and sustainability goals over time, integrating both internal product data and external LCA project logs.
With global regulations increasingly focusing on environmental sustainability, tools like PIQET 5.0 help companies stay ahead of the curve. The new material certification and recyclability assessment functionalities, for instance, provide valuable data on carbon neutrality, forest stewardship, and recyclability options for various packaging components. Additionally, the weighted Product Environmental Footprint without toxicity and circular economy metrics allow packaging specialists to assess their designs through a more holistic environmental lens.
PIQET 5.0’s role in eco-design strategies is more critical than ever, as companies navigate the complex demands of sustainable packaging and evolving regulatory requirements. The tool simplifies ISO 14044-compliant reporting, providing a credible, standardized approach to LCA that enhances both transparency and accuracy. Available now for a free 15-day trial, PIQET 5.0 is expected to revolutionize the way packaging is designed and evaluated, making it easier for businesses to meet their sustainability objectives while maintaining product efficiency.
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