PIQET 5.0 launch: A revolutionary ISO 14044-compliant sustainable packaging tool
Lifecycles, a prominent sustainability and LCA consultancy is excited to announce the release of PIQET 5.0. This significant update introduces groundbreaking features such as ISO 14044 compliant reporting, an Organisation packaging footprint page, and other tools to assist packaging specialists in optimising their designs for environmental impact and product efficiency.
Originally developed in 2008 by Sustainable Packaging Alliance in partnership with Nestlé Australia, Cadbury Schweppes, Lion Nathan, MasterFoods Australia, Simplot Australia and other research partners, PIQET was one of the pioneering Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) tools for assessing a packaging’s cradle-to-grave impact.
Today, under the ownership and operation of Lifecycles, PIQET 5.0 takes this mission further, by enabling integrated ISO 14044 reporting functionality. This feature allows companies to conduct packaging assessments in line with the internationally recognised standard for LCA. This not only simplifies the reporting process but enhances accuracy and credibility for all users, which has become increasingly vital given the global regulatory development.
Notably, PIQET 5.0 promotes organisation-wide sustainability goals with its dedicated Organisational packaging footprint page. This section combines PIQET project logs with the organisation’s internal product data, enabling the tracking and monitoring of carbon footprint improvements over time. This functionality empowers packaging specialists to identify impactful packaging design strategies, considering both sustainability and business perspectives.
In response to the increasing complexity of materials and advanced recycling systems globally, PIQET 5.0 introduces several updates, including:
Material certification: PIQET 5.0 provides the flexibility to evaluate components with material certifications, including carbon neutrality, forest stewardship, plus other alternative certifications tailored to individual company requirements.
Advanced recycling functionality: users can now determine the recyclability of each material, gaining valuable insights into sustainable packaging options.
New environmental indicators: aligned with environmental goals, PIQET 5.0 introduces indicators, such as weighted Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) with and without toxicity, and other metrics related to LCA, material and circular economy, and packaging-specific factors. These will provide PIQET users with a full picture of their products and packaging environmental impacts.
Available now, PIQET 5.0 is set to transform sustainable packaging with enhanced eco-design features and a more robust, accessible reporting structure, empowering businesses to make informed decisions aligned with their sustainability goals.
For a limited time, all AIP members can enjoy a 10% discount on any license purchase with a one-year minimum commitment. This offer is valid until Friday, December 13, 2024.
Learn more about licence costs here: https://piqet.com.
Watch a video walk-through of PIQET 5.0 here…
