« Which grocery bag? » Assignment:

• Read the 2018 “Life Cycle Assessment of grocery carrier bags” report of the Ministry of Environment and Food of Denmark (Environmental Project n°1985). Pay particular attention to the life cycle of bags and the different End-of-life scenarios
• Compare the results between traditional (LDPE), solid recycled (PET), compostable (biopolymer), paper and cotton bags. Make a recommendation to a supermarket chain who is looking to redesign its carrier bag offer. Justify which impact categories you include, the end-of-life scenarios and the calculation.
• Conclude with recommendations on how to communicate about the new strategy with the different stakeholders (customers, employees, board, NGOs, press)

Life Cycle Assessment of grocery carrier bags (Ministry of Environment and Food of Denmark, 2018)