The Understanding Packaging (UP) Scorecard, a free science-based online tool to help food companies select foodware and food packaging that is safe and environmentally sustainable, has released an updated version that improves its scoring system for chemicals of concern and allows users to save and score portfolios representing entire business units. These changes optimize the process for foodservice companies seeking the best choices for sustainable food packaging.
The scoring system update enhances the granularity and usefulness of the tool in assessing the health impacts of different packaging materials, because it considers the packaging material in the context of food temperature, fat content, acidity, and other categories.