Carbon savings from lightweighting + rPET.

Virgin PET carbon factor: 2.34 kg CO₂e per kg PET (cradle-to-gate, average European PET production). Source: Plastics Europe Eco-profile, 2024 dataset. Published range across regional studies: ~2.0–2.7 kg CO₂e/kg depending on grid mix and process.

Mechanically recycled rPET: 0.60 kg CO₂e per kg rPET. Source: European PET Bottle Platform / Petcore Europe LCA 2022 update. Published range: ~0.45–0.85 kg CO₂e/kg depending on recycling process and electricity grid carbon intensity.

Sensitivity convention: The "sensitivity range" output applies ±15% symmetrically to both LCA factors, producing low/high estimates that approximate the bounds of the published ranges above. This is a deliberately simple sensitivity treatment for first-pass procurement decisions; verified disclosure uses supplier-specific LCA data with full uncertainty quantification.

Equivalence factors: 1 passenger car = 4.6 t CO₂e/year (EPA US, average). 1 mature tree absorbs ≈22 kg CO₂e/year (US Forest Service).

Numbers shown are first-pass estimates for procurement decision-making. Verified disclosure requires supplier-specific LCA data and is part of every Delta El Nile for Industry rPET program. Contact us for the verified version.

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