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Sustainability & Circularity

Designing packaging for the circular economy.

Topics
7
Estimated time
1 hrs
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  1. Design for Recyclability
    recyclability

    APR Design Guide and CEFLEX guidelines: materials, labels, adhesives, closures, inks. Avoid combinations that block recycling.

    8 min
  2. On-Pack Recycling Labels
    labels

    How2Recycle and OPRL rules, including How2Recycle Pro rollout. Planning label space and eligibility.

    6 min
  3. Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
    policy

    UK, EU, and US state EPR schemes—how fees, recyclability, and weight influence design.

    8 min
  4. Life Cycle Assessment for Packaging
    lca

    ISO 14067 and GHG Protocol. How to scope, gather data, and interpret hotspot analyses.

    7 min
  5. Compostable Packaging Standards
    compostable

    EN 13432 and ASTM D6400/D6868 certification, testing, and when compostables make sense.

    7 min
  6. Barrier Properties & Shelf-Life
    barrier

    Understanding O2/H2O barrier needs, coatings, and content compatibility.

    6 min
  7. Reuse & Refill System Design
    reuse

    Returnable packaging models, cleaning protocols, consumer UX, and economics.

    7 min