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REFILLABLE PACKAGING SYSTEMS: DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
Lofthouse, V.A.; Bhamra, T.A.
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Year:
2006
Editor:
Marjanovic, D.
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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.
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