Potential life cycle carbon savings with low emissivity packaging for refrigerated food on display

► Use of low emissivity food packaging in refrigerated display cases investigated. ► Emissivities measured for a range of materials and some selected for trials. ► Selected packaging used in freezer display cases greatly reduced radiant heat load. ► Potential savings of 30% in energy and carbon shown to be available. ► Significant reductions in life cycle emissions were demonstrated.