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Chapter 5 - Coggle Diagram
Chapter 5
Packaging hotspots
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Social hotspots
Packaging sourcing and production has the potential to compromise labor standards and community development.
Working directly with suppliers and selecting certified sources are the best way to address these issues.
Materials
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Recycled
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Steel recycling requires about 60-74% of the energy needed to produce virgin steel and aluminum recycling is an even greater savings, close to 99%.
Renewable
Primary material used in packaging comes from trees, paperboard, and related materials.
Chlorine dioxide is most commons used chemical for bleaching, once used it becomes a carcinogen
Responsible packaging
Design and innovation
Package size, shape, and function are key considerations for design.
Light-weighting has been succesful in the past, reducing the weight of milk containers by 90% by moving to plastic.
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Sustainable packaging
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Sustainable packaging design involves considering a number of factors at the same time including material selection and sourcing, processing and chemical, design, and end of life.
Large companies such as PepsiCo, Kraft, and Nestle are putting millions of dollars into designing new packaging to reduce fotoprint
Materials and Sourcing
Material choice comes down to balancing renewable, recycled content, and recyclable/compostable options.
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