The significance of carbon footprint in packaging application was put forward. EPE, corrugated cardboard and molded pulp were selected as package material and cushioning package was designed for portable computer. Under the precondition of good cushioning effect, the carbon footprint of cushioning package produced by the three kinds of material was calculated. The purpose was to provide reference for portable computer production enterprises in selection of low carbon and environmental protection packaging material.
SHI Xiao-juan, WANG Wen-sheng, WANG Xiao-min, WANG Di.
Cushioning Package Design of Portable Computer Based on Carbon Footprint[J]. Packaging Engineering. 2012(19): 104-107