Packaging Flashcards
What is textiles packaging?
Makes bags
What is metal packaging?
Aluminium or steel makes tins and cans
What is plastic packaging?
Polystyrene and PVC makes bottles, tubs, trays, bags, boxes, bubble wrap and air pillows
What is glass packaging?
Bottles such as jars
What are the functions of packaging?
- storing products
- protect products
- provide info on products
- attract customers
What environmental impacts does packaging have?
- processes used use energy which is burning fossil fuels
- packaging produces waste therefore landfill
- packaging also is often made from plastics which is made up of crude oil
How can environmental impacts caused by packaging be reduced?
- reduce the amount of packaging
- use sustainable materials
- reuse the packaging
- recycle packaging
- use recycled materials
What is labelling?
Where packaging is used to inform users
What is he manufacturers responsibility when it comes down to packaging?
- following laws / regulations
* ensure information / labels are accurate
What are the hazardous labels?
- harmful
- flammable
- explosive
- irritant
- environmental hazard
What are the regulations / what do they show?
BSI - products with this kite mark meets British standards for safety / design
CE - CE marking shows a product has met EU standards for safety and the products can be sold in Europe
How do designers protect their work from being copied?
Copyright - products with the copyright symbol are protected under copyright law and cannot be copied
Trademark - symbols, logos and slogans can be protected by trademarks and can’t be copied
What else are labels used for?
To inform users about the product such as whether it is vegetarian or any disposal info.
Plastic packaging will also have a symbol to show what type of plastic it is so when it goes into sorting it can be identified.
What labelling will food packaging have?
- vegan symbols
- allergies
- traffic light labelling
What is paper / card packing?
Bags or boxes
