Module #1 Introduction to Lifecycle Assessment Overview of lifecycle assessment, its importance, and applications in food packaging
Module #2 Food Packaging and Sustainability The role of food packaging in the food industry, its environmental impact, and the need for sustainability
Module #3 Lifecycle Assessment Methodology Introduction to lifecycle assessment methodology, ISO 14040 and 14044 standards, and phases of LCA
Module #4 Goal and Scope Definition Defining the goal and scope of a lifecycle assessment, functional unit, and system boundaries
Module #5 Inventory Analysis Collecting and organizing data for lifecycle inventory, data quality, and sensitivity analysis
Module #6 Impact Assessment Methods for impact assessment, midpoint and endpoint impacts, and characterization factors
Module #7 Interpretation and Reporting Interpreting and reporting LCA results, uncertainty analysis, and data visualization
Module #8 Food Packaging Materials and Their Impacts Overview of common food packaging materials, their production processes, and environmental impacts
Module #9 Paper and Board Packaging Lifecycle assessment of paper and board packaging, including production, use, and end-of-life
Module #10 Plastic Packaging Lifecycle assessment of plastic packaging, including production, use, and end-of-life
Module #11 Glass Packaging Lifecycle assessment of glass packaging, including production, use, and end-of-life
Module #12 Metal Packaging Lifecycle assessment of metal packaging, including production, use, and end-of-life
Module #13 Bioplastics and Biodegradable Packaging Lifecycle assessment of bioplastics and biodegradable packaging, including production, use, and end-of-life
Module #14 Food Waste and Packaging The relationship between food waste and packaging, strategies for reducing food waste, and the role of packaging
Module #15 End-of-Life Scenarios for Food Packaging Overview of end-of-life scenarios for food packaging, including recycling, composting, and landfilling
Module #16 Designing Sustainable Food Packaging Strategies for designing sustainable food packaging, including design for recyclability, reusability, and biodegradability
Module #17 Case Studies in Food Packaging LCA Real-world examples of lifecycle assessments in food packaging, including lessons learned and best practices
Module #18 Challenges and Limitations of LCA in Food Packaging Addressing the challenges and limitations of conducting lifecycle assessments in food packaging, including data quality and availability
Module #19 Regulatory Frameworks and Standards for Sustainable Food Packaging Overview of regulatory frameworks and standards for sustainable food packaging, including EU and US regulations
Module #20 Stakeholder Engagement and Communication in LCA The importance of stakeholder engagement and communication in lifecycle assessment, including supply chain involvement and consumer education
Module #21 Cost-Benefit Analysis and LCA Integrating cost-benefit analysis with lifecycle assessment, including monetization of environmental impacts
Module #22 LCA and Food Packaging Innovation The role of lifecycle assessment in driving innovation in food packaging, including new materials and technologies
Module #23 LCA in Food Packaging Supply Chain Management Applying lifecycle assessment in food packaging supply chain management, including procurement and logistics
Module #24 Future Directions in Food Packaging LCA Emerging trends and future directions in food packaging lifecycle assessment, including digitalization and circular economy
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Lifecycle Assessment in Food Packaging career
