GCM 210 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Sustainable Packaging, Triple Bottom Line, Tim Hortons
9 Aug 2017
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Not just individual pieces but as one (like the stool) Sustainable development (sd): meeting the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Sustainability: the possibility that human and other forms of life on earth will flourish forever. Sustainable development (sd): enough- for all- forever. Benefits to businesses that incorporate sustainability into their corporate strategy have been well documented. Top 3 drivers of ceo"s action on sustainability issues. The sustainable packaging coalition defines sustainable packaging with the following eight criteria: Is beneficial, safe and healthy for individuals and communities throughout its life cycle. Is sourced, manufactured, transported, and recycled using renewable energy. Meets market criteria for performance and cost. Optimizes the use of renewable or recycled source materials. Is manufactured using clean production technologies and best practices. Is made from materials healthy in all probable end-of-life scenarios. Is physically designed to optimize materials and energy.
