PackScore is a simplified, easy-to-use eco-design tool. Answer a series of questions on your packaging design, and receive a recyclability rating from A - F. In addition, questions relate to other sustainability criteria, such as light-weighting and re-use.

How Should It Be Used?

This tool is specifically designed to be used at the early stage of packaging design, during discussions among stakeholders who may not have all the technical information needed for more comprehensive tools. It can act as a guide and educational tool to illustrate how some design choices may sometimes influence environmental outcomes.

 

Who is it for?

Packaging designers, brands, retailers, manufacturers, packer-fillers. The tool is particularly useful for those who do not have a strong background in the technical side of packaging. 

 

What is the tool NOT supposed to be?

This tool is not intended to be used as a determination of whether a product can be recycled, or to categorically state if a product is or is not sustainable. The tool is a purposefully simplified guide to indicate how different product features typically (in most common cases) influence how easy a product is to recycle, or help improve the packaging's overall sustainability. However, in real life there are exceptions and so more technical guides are strongly recommended if a definitive determination is required. 

 

 

 

Legal Disclaimer: Packscore is intended for information and/or entertainment purposes only. The British Plastics Federation in no way provides any warranty, express or implied, with respect to the information, or any use of the information, contained within PackScore. Although every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of information contained within PackScore, the information may inadvertently contain inaccuracies. The British Plastics Federation specifically disclaims liability for incidental, or consequential damages and assumes no responsibility or liability for any loss or damage suffered as a result of the use or misuse of any of the information or content contained within PackScore. By using Packscore, you agree and acknowledge that you do so at your own risk. It is your responsibility to evaluate the accuracy of the information contained within PackScore, and under no conditions should PackScore be used as a substitute for professional advice.