Sustainability & Climate Change L7 Sustainable packaging

Flashcards about sustainable packaging and waste reduction from lecture notes.

Packaging

Refers to products made of any material for the purpose of containment, protection, handling, delivery and/or presentation of goods, from raw materials to processed goods.

Multi-material packaging

Packaging composed of two or more materials joined together that cannot be separated and recycled.

Small format packaging

Items smaller than 40 to 70mm that tend to escape collection or conventional recycling sorting facilities.

Oversized packaging

Standardized boxes that create unbalanced loads, increase storage spaces, and result in inefficient deliveries.

Sustainable packaging

Packaging that reduces its environmental footprint through materials, design, production process, and reusability.

Sustainable Packaging Material Considerations

Using fewer materials, incorporating recycled and sustainably sourced materials in packaging.

Design For Reuse

Designing packaging for reuse, reducing material waste and considering end-of-life options.

Sustainable Production Process

Minimizing the carbon footprint associated with the production process and supply chain.

Reusability of Packaging

Creating a circular economy around the packaging to extend its life cycle and usability.

Dell's bamboo packaging

Laptop packaging from renewably sourced bamboo from a forest that follows the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) principles and criteria.

BIOPAK's plant-based packaging

Plant-based packaging using sugar cane and plant pulp waste.

Wool insulation packaging

Converting sheep wool waste into sustainable wool-insulated packaging.

Scoop Wholefood packaging policy

Sells a wide range of all-natural products loose in bulk bins and unpackaged and encourages customers to bring their own reusable shopping bags and refillable glass containers.

Kiehl packaging sustainability

Invites customers to bring reusable empty containers, or purchase a reusable aluminum bottle, to refill a selection of product favorites at a discounted price.

Reusable Packaging Container (RPC) pooling system

Allows companies to rent or lease reusable packaging items and tracks them throughout the supply chain.

Consumers' concern on the environment and packaging waste

Consumers are increasingly worried about the environment and regarding packaging waste, especially single-use packaging waste.

Sustainable packaging journey

Addresses the start and the end of the packaging life cycle, such as packaging design and waste management.

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)

Bear the responsibility for the collection and treatment of their products when they reach end-of-life.

Singapore Packaging Agreement

An initiative by NEA, industry and NGOs to reduce packaging waste, ended on 30 June 2020.

2019 Resource Sustainability Act (RSA)

Gives legislative effect to the regulatory measures targeting e-waste, food waste and packaging waste.

2021 Packaging Partnership Programme (PPP)

A partnership between Singapore Manufacturing Federation and NEA that aims to support companies in their journey towards adopting sustainable packaging waste management practices.

Mandatory Packaging Reporting (MPR) Scheme

Companies are required to submit annual reports on specified packaging to NEA.

foodpanda Green Label

A program that identifies sustainable brands on foodpanda's platform through a restaurant certification scheme.

AfA guidelines to reduce e-commerce packaging

A set of guidelines on sustainable e-commerce packaging released in March 2025.