Carbon Footprint and Energy Assessment of Plastic Products Produced at Neutroplast

This article presents a carbon footprint (greenhouse gas emissions) and cumulative energy demand assessment of plastic products produced at Neutroplast in 2020 and 2021. Neutroplast produces nutraceutical, pharmaceutical and personal care products. A cradle-to-gate assessment was performed, aiming at identifying hotspots and opportunities for environmental improvement. The results show that polymers are the main contributors to environmental impacts (mainly high-density polyethylene, largest input at Neutroplast). Therefore, using alternative materials with lower carbon footprint and cumulative energy demand has the greatest potential to reduce impacts. Production at Neutroplast can also reduce impacts with increase in renewable electricity production.