packaging Flashcards
function of packaging
contain protect transport preserve display inform
3 catergories of packaging
PRIMARY: basic uni, labeled, direct contact with the object
SECONDARY: box or crane and display/transport uni
TERTIARY: several bundles; transported by shipping containers for distribution
world wide material used for packaging
glass plastic aluminium paper board
why has food packaging increased
tech advances
pre-packaged food
the convenience of single-serving and ready meals
why is there so much packaging waste?
total mass has increased but recovery has unchanged
more than 1/3 of food packaging cannot be recycled as it is contaminated and/or unrecyclable
weak sustainability
environment, society and economy:
- are competing interests
- separate aspects of development
- tech as a substitute for a damaged environment
strong sustainability
environment as the priority/common ground for society and then economy
what is CSSDC
cyclic solar safe efficient social design
solar?
uses renewables
cyclic?
organic, recyclable, compostable
safe
non-toxic for humans and other chemicals
efficient
uses 90% less water/energy/matieral
social
protect human rights, health, livelihood, and communities
strategies for sustainable packaging?
design for reuse/recycling manufacture with renewable, compostable and recycled material eliminated toxic inks/paints, etc. eliminate secondary packaging reduce volume
types of composting?
home and large-scale (at 60c)
