Packaging. Report on criteria and methodologies for life cycle analysis of packaging

PD CEN/TR 13910:2010 Packaging. Report on criteria and methodologies for life cycle analysis of packaging

PD CEN/TR 13910 is a Technical Report which establishes a set of best practice guidelines for undertaking those aspects of life cycle assessment specific to packaging and distribution systems.

Contents of PD CEN/TR 13910:

Foreword

Introduction

1 Scope

2 Normative references

3 Terms and definitions

4 Criteria and methodology for life cycle assessment of packaging

4.1 General

4.2 Goal and scope definition

4.2.1 General

4.2.2 Function, functional unit and reference flow

4.2.3 Allocation

4.2.4 Data Quality

4.2.5 Boundary between packaging and the products

4.3 Life cycle inventory analysis

4.4 Life cycle impact assessment

4.4.1 General

4.4.2 Single impact category indicators

4.5 Life cycle interpretation

4.5.1 General

4.5.2 Key data points, setting and assumptions

4.5.3 Limitations, uncertainties and significance of results

5 Presentation and communication

6 Critical review

7 Further requirements and aspects to consider

7.1 General limitations of LCA as a tool/method

7.2 Limitations in the context of specific areas of application of packaging LCAs

7.2.1 General

7.2.2 Comparative packaging LCAs

7.2.3 Packaging function and logistics

Annex A (informative) Cross-references

Bibliography .