This paper reviews the state-of-the-art research on packaging design, including design rules, guidelines, considerations and tools that can be applied in the design process for achieving a circular economy. A circular packaging design framework is then proposed, summarising the findings and showing (i) the factors that determine material ...

Food packaging facilitates storage, handling, transport, and preservation of food and is essential for preventing food waste. Besides these beneficial properties, food packaging causes rising concern for the environment due to its high production volume, often short usage time, and problems related to waste management and littering.

A circular economy seeks to maintain the value of products and close the material loops in industrial systems, while minimizing waste and reducing raw material and energy inputs. Sometimes also referred to as the ‘circularity’ of a product.

It’s time for a circular economy for (food) packaging. This publication has been produced by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation (the “Foundation”). The Foundation has exercised care and diligence in preparing this publication, based on information it believes to be reliable, but makes no representations and gives no warranties, assurances or

“The best packaging is the one that successfully delivers food to the final customer. If food is wasted due to a packaging issue, it only creates more waste. Innovation can transform the sector, allowing us to set increasingly ambitious goals while remaining committed to the circular economy.