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Bio-based packaging — grant appendix
Low riskAnalyst reviewedAgriPolymers Research · Screening · Grant supportResults Explorer - TRACI 2.1
Per compostable tray, screening cradle-to-gate
Analyst reviewedExport gatedCompare fossil packaging with the grant-ready bio-based tray case and track the evidence needed for the appendix.
Selected scenario total
4,200kg CO2-eq
50k tray grant batch
Reduction vs PP tray
28%
28%against 5,800 kg CO2-eq
Active scenario
Bio-based blend
0% queued what-if reduction
Queued actions
0
scenario, sensitivity, and evidence handoffs
Scenario
4,200
kg CO2-eq
Bio-based resin production38%
Agricultural feedstock cultivation24%
Film extrusion and thermoforming18%
Packaging transport11%
Compostability testing overhead9%
Decision readout
Bio-based blend lowers global warming
Grant inventory and supplier mass-balance notes are linked.
Reviewer
Grant LCA analyst
Method
TRACI 2.1
Export gate
Needs comparison context
Non-baseline scenario selected
Improvement or evidence action queued
Comparison table prepared
Contribution analysis
Hotspots
Grant pilot total by foreground driver
Global warming
- Bio-based resin production1,596 kg CO2-eq38%
- Agricultural feedstock cultivation1,008 kg CO2-eq24%
- Film extrusion and thermoforming756 kg CO2-eq18%
- Packaging transport462 kg CO2-eq11%
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Improvement opportunities
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Fossil tray vs bio-based blend
Impact categories
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lower is better
| Category | Method | Fossil PP tray | Bio-based blend | Delta | Review state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global warming | TRACI 2.1 | 0.116 kg CO2-eq | 0.084 kg CO2-eq | 28% | Analyst reviewed |
| Fossil depletion | TRACI 2.1 | 1.83 MJ surplus | 0.96 MJ surplus | 48% | Analyst reviewed |
| Acidification | TRACI 2.1 | 6.20e-4 kg SO2-eq | 5.80e-4 kg SO2-eq | 6% | Needs review |
| Eutrophication | TRACI 2.1 | 8.00e-5 kg N-eq | 1.10e-4 kg N-eq | 37% | Needs review |
| Smog formation | TRACI 2.1 | 9.10e-3 kg O3-eq | 7.60e-3 kg O3-eq | 16% | Analyst reviewed |
| Water use | ReCiPe 2016 | 2.80e-3 m3 | 4.40e-3 m3 | 57% | Needs review |
Interpretation limit
The comparison is screening-grade until certification documents are attached.