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== Explanation ==
 
== Explanation ==
 
The basis for the packaging part of the eco-score is described in the [https://docs.score-environnemental.com/methodologie/produit/emballages base document]. This document distinguishes two parts of packaging: where is comes from (upstream) and where is goes to (downstream).
 
The basis for the packaging part of the eco-score is described in the [https://docs.score-environnemental.com/methodologie/produit/emballages base document]. This document distinguishes two parts of packaging: where is comes from (upstream) and where is goes to (downstream).
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=== Packaging ===
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The packaging is limited to the packaging that will be in the hands of the consumer. This is mainly primary and secondary packaging (film around bottle packs). Any tertiary packaging is not taken into account.
    
=== Materials ===
 
=== Materials ===
The eco-score document identifies 18 different materials and the lifecycle for each material. This is a rather large number. It is unclear whether this can be repeated for other countries.
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The eco-score document identifies 18 different materials and the lifecycle for each material. This is a rather large number. The EU statistics only report 5 kinds of material.
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=== Upstream ===
 
=== Upstream ===
 
The upstream part describes the origin of the materials used in packaging. Is the material used recyclable? Has the material been re-used? Is the material part of a sustainable cycle?
 
The upstream part describes the origin of the materials used in packaging. Is the material used recyclable? Has the material been re-used? Is the material part of a sustainable cycle?
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