Assessing the Environmental Impact of a Primary Packaging Machine for tobacco products through Life Cycle Assessment

Perrone, Simone (2023) Assessing the Environmental Impact of a Primary Packaging Machine for tobacco products through Life Cycle Assessment. [Laurea magistrale], Università di Bologna, Corso di Studio in Ingegneria gestionale [LM-DM270], Documento ad accesso riservato.
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Abstract

The objective of this paper is to provide a comprehensive account of the application of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodologies to a packaging line manufactured by IMA Tobacco. LCA, in essence, offers a “quantitative approach to evaluating the environmental ramifications of a product or service throughout its entire life cycle”, highlighting phases such as development, utilization, and ultimate disposal. This paper not only elucidates the practical application of LCA methodologies to the packaging machine but also demonstrates the development and utilization of an assessment tool created using OpenLCA software. This tool was developed during an internship at Schneider Electric. The packaging machine in question provides the primary packaging for products as IQOS and cigarettes. Given its usage by industry giants such as Philip Morris, Japan Tobacco International, and British American Tobacco, entities that dominate this product segment, its significance in terms of environmental impact cannot be overstated. This significance is magnified when associated with the tobacco industry's current struggles in gaining social and environmental credibility. This necessitates a shift toward sustainability in both social and environmental dimensions for firms operating in this sector. This study aims to investigate the environmental potential of the specific machine and its relevance. Additionally, this paper serves as a means of disclosure for Schneider Electric and IMA customers.

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Tipologia del documento
Tesi di laurea (Laurea magistrale)
Autore della tesi
Perrone, Simone
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Corso di studio
Ordinamento Cds
DM270
Parole chiave
LCA,environmental impact,ecoinvent,OpenLCA,packaging machinery
Data di discussione della Tesi
14 Ottobre 2023
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