Carbon Footprint Comparative Analysis of Cardboard and Plastic Containers Used for the International Transport of Spanish Tomatoes

Carbon Footprint Comparative Analysis of Cardboard and Plastic Containers Used for the International Transport of Spanish Tomatoes

Agricultural packaging has a direct impact on the environmental performance of food. The carbon footprint (CF) of two of the most used packaging systems for international transport by road of fruit and vegetables is assessed and compared. Corrugated cardboard boxes (CCB) and polypropylene foldable b...

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Main Authors: Vanesa G. Lo-Iacono-Ferreira, Rosario Viñoles-Cebolla, María José Bastante-Ceca, Salvador F. Capuz-Rizo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-02-01
Series:Sustainability
Subjects:
greenhouse emissions
fruit and vegetable transport
fruit and vegetable packaging
cardboard boxes
polypropylene boxes
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/13/5/2552

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