Comparative Environmental Impact of Reusable and Single-Use Load Carriers

This report presents a comparative analysis of the environmental impact of Tosca reusable pooled RPCs and alternative single-use options, specifically foam and cardboard boxes. The analysis utilizes the COMPASS method and includes data on 9,880,741 rotations of Tosca RPCs compared to 1,776,690 foam and 8,104,051 cardboard boxes. The report outlines the life cycle inventory data, which represents industry averages for materials and processes. It details the environmental impacts across various categories, including greenhouse gas emissions, water use, fossil fuel consumption, and mineral resource use. The findings are expressed on a scale of 10, with the highest impact being set to 10. The report also discusses the methodology for calculating impacts during different life cycle phases, including material extraction, manufacturing, transportation, use phase, and end-of-life impacts. The results aim to provide directional guidance for decision-making regarding the environmental trade-offs of packaging options.