In this edition of the Spotlight, LCA consultancy Lifecycles tells us about the release of PIQET 5.0, its update which introduces features such as ISO 14044 compliant reporting, an Organization packaging footprint page and other tools to assist packaging specialists in optimizing their designs for environmental impact and product efficiency.
Originally developed in 2008 by Sustainable Packaging Alliance in partnership with Nestlé Australia, Cadbury Schweppes, Lion Nathan, MasterFoods Australia, Simplot Australia and other research partners, PIQET was one of the pioneering Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) tools for assessing a packaging’s cradle-to-grave impact.
Today, under the ownership and operation of Lifecycles, PIQET 5.0 takes this mission further, by enabling integrated ISO 14044 reporting functionality. This feature allows companies to conduct packaging assessments in line with the internationally recognized standard for LCA. This not only simplifies the reporting process but enhances accuracy and credibility for all users, which has become increasingly vital given the global regulatory development.
Notably, PIQET 5.0 promotes organization-wide sustainability goals with its dedicated Organizational packaging footprint page. This section combines PIQET project logs with the organization’s internal product data, enabling the tracking and monitoring of carbon footprint improvements over time. This functionality empowers packaging specialists to identify impactful packaging design strategies, considering both sustainability and business perspectives.
In response to the increasing complexity of materials and advanced recycling systems globally, PIQET 5.0 introduces several updates, including:
- Material certification: PIQET 5.0 provides the flexibility to evaluate components with material certifications, including carbon neutrality, forest stewardship, plus other alternative certifications tailored to individual company requirements.
- Advanced recycling functionality: users can now determine the recyclability of each material, gaining valuable insights into sustainable packaging options.
- New environmental indicators: aligned with environmental goals, PIQET 5.0 introduces indicators, such as weighted Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) with and without toxicity, and other metrics related to LCA, material and circular economy, and packaging-specific factors. These will provide PIQET users with a full picture of their products and packaging environmental impacts.
Available now, PIQET 5.0 is set to transform sustainable packaging with enhanced eco-design features and a more robust, accessible reporting structure, empowering businesses to make informed decisions aligned with their sustainability goals.
You can access a free 15-day trial of PIQET, here: www.piqet.com
Find out more about PIQET 5.0 here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_3RClmE-ns
This content was sponsored by Lifecycles.
