Against all expectations, the environmental performance rnchallenge for PET bottles (three percent penetration in beer packaging today) is not against glass bottles - but in fact against steel and aluminum cans. This is one of the findings of an independently-reviewed study based on specific customer data and commissioned by the Sidel Group. Using data from Belgian Martens Breweries, the study assesses the environmental impact of beer production and packaging - from ingredients hop to the package at its end of use.rnThe so-called Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) looks at the impact of the production of 100 litres of beer in 0,5-litre packages in terms of energy consumption, global warming, air acidification, eutrophication and water consumption.
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