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Label

Paper/plastic slip bearing the brand and name of the product that is wrapped around the bottle.
LDPE

Low density polyethylene. A plastic used predominantly in film applications. LDPE is used to manufacture flexible films such as those used for plastic retail bags.
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)

An objective process to evaluate the environmental burdens associated with a product, process or activity by identifying and quantifying energy and materials used and wastes released to the environment, to assess the impact of those energy and materials uses and releases on the environment, and to evaluate and implement opportunities to affect environmental improvements. The assessment includes the entire life cycle of the product, process or activity, encompassing extraction and processing of raw materials, manufacturing, transportation and distribution, use / reuse / maintenance, recycling and final disposal.
LLDPE

Linear low-density polyethylene. A plastic that is used predominantly in film applications. LLDPE is used in items such as grocery bags, garbage bags and landfill liners.