FuturE-Pack. Life cycle sustainability assessment in advanced packaging design

This book chapter explores the evolution of the LCSA (Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment) model by integrating a deeper view of social impacts, extending focus beyond workers to include local communities and end-users. The primary objective is to define precise and rigorous KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) as essential tools to ensure transparency, objectively measure results, and guide designers toward more conscious and innovative choices. This systematic approach transforms sustainability from an abstract concept into a data-driven decision-making process capable of positively influencing a product's entire life cycle.