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In this study, we conducted a comparative life cycle assessment (LCA) of two different products, considering reusable and single-use packaging for fresh food distribution. For reusable packaging, we utilized expanded polyethylene (EPE), while for comparison, a disposable box made of widely used expanded polystyrene (EPS) was selected. We comprehensively analyzed the environmental impacts of production, transportation, reprocessing (for reused boxes), and disposal across 18 impact categories. Upon analyzing the actual reuse of 300 rounds of fresh food, the cumulative global warming potential (GWP) values for the EPE box were found to be 280.21 kg carbon dioxide (CO2) eq, demonstrating a significant 75% reduction compared to those of the EPS box. Furthermore, it was observed that the GWP values for the EPE boxes became equivalent to those of the EPS boxes after 12 rounds of reuse. In conclusion, reusable packaging shows substantial potential to contribute to the reduction of environmental burdens, aligning well with global environmental requirements for sustainable food distribution and related industries.

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Abstract
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재료 및 방법
1. 기능 단위 및 시스템 범위 설정
2. 전과정 목록분석
3. 전과정 영향평가
결과 및 고찰
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저자

• 김수연 [ SY Kim | 고려대학교 생명공학과 ]
• Charoensri Korakot [ 고려대학교 생명공학과 ]
• 신양재 [ YJ Shin | 고려대학교 생명공학과 ]
• 박현진 [ HJ Park | 고려대학교 생명공학과 ] Corresponding Author

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• 간행물명

  한국포장학회지 [Journal of Korea Society of Packaging Science & Technology]

• 간기

  연3회

• pISSN

  1226-0207

• 수록기간

  1994~2025

• 등재여부

  KCI 등재

• 십진분류

  KDC 530 DDC 620