He ecodesign in the packaging industry It consists of designing and developing products in a way that maintains their functionality with less impact on the environment. It integrates environmental and economic considerations into the design of products and services.

With increasing awareness of the environment and the increasing impact of human activities on the planet, eco-design has become an important aspect of sustainable development.

It is estimated that the directives of ecological design and energy labeling are responsible for 40% of the energy reduction, 20% of which the European Union has set as a target for 2020.

These directives set minimum performance standards for new products and provide information to consumers about energy efficiency. By 2030 framework sustainable products This could mean significant primary energy savings, equivalent to importing Russian gas into the EU.

Reduction of environmental impact

By promoting ecological design, we seek:

• reduce the impact of products and services on the environment
• create new green business models
• encourage innovation in key areas such as renewable energy sources, sustainable mobility and the circular economy

Eco-design helps minimize environmental impact by taking into account factors such as energy efficiency, resource use, waste reduction, and the use of materials and technologies at the beginning of the value chain. With respect for the environment.

According to expert Fernando Gómez from Euro-Funding, an important aspect of ecodesign is its contribution to the circular economy. What is the production and consumption model he is looking for reduce waste and keep resources in use as long as possible.

At the same time, it plays a key role in this by designing products and services that can be easily reused, repaired, refurbished and recycled. This not only reduces waste and conserves once-existing resources, but also creates new business opportunities and supports economic growth.

Continue reading: Sustainable Ecodesign Keys to Achieving a Circular Economy

Implications of ecodesign

Implications of using ecodesign in packaging focus on increasing its sustainability, because the packaging materials will be sustainable and recycled. A clear example of the ease of recycling after the end of the life cycle is the implementation of measures such as the use of monomaterials in their production.

Thanks to the characteristics represented by ecodesign and regulations In terms of sustainability, we are at the point of transition towards production models based on ecological design.

Therefore, companies that commit to its implementation as soon as possible will have a competitive advantage in an area that is increasingly moving closer to the circular economy model.

Ecodesign has no disadvantages at the functional level, but it has disadvantages in terms of costs, because it usually implies additional costs in production, mainly taking into account innovation and the search for new materials. circular and sustainable.

Finally, the packaging industry has already managed to save thousands of tons of raw materials in the production of packaging thanks to eco-design. In order to achieve this, one of the key stages is the design of the packaging itself, from which practically all measures to save raw materials will start.

Continue reading: Eco-design strategies for food and beverage packaging