Greenhouse Gas Emissions Associated With Food Packaging for Online Food Delivery Services in Australia

Arunan et al. (2021)

This paper focuses on the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with packaging used in online food delivery services (OFDS). It quantifies the environmental impact of food packaging production and disposal in Australia, using a life cycle assessment approach. The study finds that packaging-related emissions for a single order range between 0.15 and 0.29 kg CO2e, with raw material production contributing over half of the emissions. It predicts a 132% rise in OFDS-related packaging emissions by 2024 and provides insights into reducing these impacts through better waste management strategies.

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