The Importance of Considering Product Loss Rates in Life Cycle Assessment: The Example of Closure Systems for Bottled Wine

The Importance of Considering Product Loss Rates in Life Cycle Assessment: The Example of Closure Systems for Bottled Wine

Purpose: The objective of this study is to discuss the implications of product loss rates in terms of the environmental performance of bottled wine. Wine loss refers to loss occurring when the consumer does not consume the wine contained in the bottle and disposes of it because of taste alteration,...

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Main Authors: Olivier Jolliet, Yves Loerincik, Jean-François Ménard, Richard Pfister, Amanda Pike, Elisa Tatti, Sebastien Humbert, Anna Kounina
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2012-10-01
Series:Sustainability
Subjects:
life cycle assessment
losses
wine
closure
packaging
cork stopper
screw cap
system boundaries
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/4/10/2673

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