REFILLABLE PACKAGING SYSTEMS: DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
DS 36: Proceedings DESIGN 2006, the 9th International Design Conference, Dubrovnik, Croatia
Year: 2006
Editor: Marjanovic, D.
Author: Lofthouse, V.A.; Bhamra, T.A.
Section: ECO DESIGN IMPLEMENTATION WORKSHOP
Page(s): 1391-1398
Abstract
The overall aim of the research project reported on in this paper is to investigate the feasibility of developing a refillable packaging system for a mainstream product in the personal care market, which fulfils customer needs whilst attaining greater eco-efficiencies. By using the concept of product service systems the project aims to take a more radical approach to the design of refillable packaging systems and unlock the potential for greater sustainability improvements. This paper outlines a range of different types of refillable packaging systems and reflects on the different design considerations raised by these approaches in terms of the social, technological and economic related impacts.
Keywords: sustainable solutions, ecodesign, packaging