Bibliography

Selection of bibliographic references relevant to the study and design of packaging, including academic contributions, technical reports, and sources from the industrial sector.

The selected materials provide an overview of the main theoretical, methodological, and applied perspectives shaping the disciplinary field of packaging.

The bibliography serves as a reference base for exploring topics such as technological innovation, sustainability, circular models, and transformations in production supply chains. In this way, it supports the development of a critical and informed approach to the study and design of packaging systems.

Advanced Design for packaging transitions: Responsibilities, roles, and tools

This chapter frames Advanced Design as a systemic and anticipatory approach for packaging in times of multiple socio‑ecological crises. It discusses how design mediates knowledge domains and fosters responsible innovation beyond technical functions, highlighting ethical roles and strategic infrastructures for circular transitions. Concepts like Design Endless Responsibility and Transitional Industrial Designer emphasise design’s capacity to orchestrate change through tools such as observatories, guidelines, and co‑creation platforms. Packaging is positioned as a laboratory of transition that anticipates impacts and connects actors within socio‑technical systems.

Questo capitolo inquadra l’Advanced Design come approccio sistemico e anticipatorio per il packaging in un contesto segnato da molteplici crisi socio-ecologiche. Discute il modo in cui il design media tra diversi domini di conoscenza e promuove innovazione responsabile oltre le sole funzioni tecniche, evidenziando ruoli etici e infrastrutture strategiche per le transizioni circolari. Concetti come Design Endless Responsibility e Transitional Industrial Designer sottolineano la capacità del design di orchestrare il cambiamento attraverso strumenti quali osservatori, linee guida e piattaforme di co-creazione. Il packaging viene posizionato come laboratorio di transizione, capace di anticipare gli impatti e connettere gli attori all’interno dei sistemi socio-tecnici.

Advanced design for the extended packaging system. Piattaforma di servizi R&I per supportare una innovazione circolare e sostenibile negli imballaggi

This doctoral research proposes an advanced design framework for the extended packaging system, conceived as a research and innovation service platform. It addresses packaging beyond the artefact, integrating products, services, data, and stakeholders to enable circular and sustainable innovation. The work positions design as an infrastructural driver for systemic transformation within the packaging ecosystem.

Questa ricerca dottorale propone un framework di Advanced Design per l’extended packaging system, concepito come piattaforma di servizi per la ricerca e l’innovazione. Affronta il packaging oltre la dimensione dell’artefatto, integrando prodotti, servizi, dati e stakeholder per abilitare innovazione circolare e sostenibile. Il lavoro posiziona il design come driver infrastrutturale di trasformazione sistemica all’interno dell’ecosistema del packaging.

Advanced Design Methods for Successful Innovation

This edited volume presents a collection of advanced methods and frameworks for managing design processes that drive successful innovation. It covers topics such as design thinking, user-centred approaches, modelling techniques, and decision-making tools. Through case studies and theoretical discussions, the book illustrates how these methods support creative problem-solving and strategic development in complex design environments.

Advances in Smart Food Packaging for a Sustainable Future

This paper reviews recent advances in smart food packaging technologies aimed at improving sustainability across the food supply chain. It discusses active and intelligent packaging solutions that enhance food safety, shelf life, and information transparency. The study highlights the role of smart packaging as a key enabler of waste reduction and circular economy strategies.

Questo paper passa in rassegna i recenti avanzamenti nelle tecnologie di smart food packaging orientate a migliorare la sostenibilità lungo la filiera alimentare. Discute soluzioni di packaging attivo e intelligente capaci di incrementare sicurezza alimentare, shelf life e trasparenza informativa. Lo studio evidenzia il ruolo dello smart packaging come abilitatore chiave per la riduzione degli sprechi e per le strategie di economia circolare.

AIPIA Panel Discusses the GS1 Digital Link: Industry Adoption and Interoperability

This article reports on an AIPIA panel discussion focused on the GS1 Digital Link, addressing issues of industry adoption and interoperability. It examines how standardised digital links can connect packaging to online information systems, enabling transparency, traceability, and consumer engagement. The discussion highlights challenges and opportunities related to scaling GS1 Digital Link across sectors.

Questo articolo riporta una tavola rotonda promossa da AIPIA dedicata al GS1 Digital Link, affrontando questioni relative all’adozione da parte dell’industria e all’interoperabilità. Esamina come link digitali standardizzati possano connettere il packaging a sistemi informativi online, abilitando trasparenza, tracciabilità e coinvolgimento del consumatore. La discussione evidenzia sfide e opportunità legate alla scalabilità del GS1 Digital Link in diversi settori.

Aligning Sustainability Assessment with Responsible Research and Innovation: Towards a Framework for Constructive Sustainability Assessment

This article proposes a framework for aligning sustainability assessment with principles of Responsible Research and Innovation. It introduces the concept of Constructive Sustainability Assessment, integrating anticipatory, participatory, and reflexive dimensions. The framework supports decision-making under uncertainty and guides innovation processes towards socially desirable and sustainable outcomes.

Questo articolo propone un quadro di riferimento per allineare la valutazione della sostenibilità ai principi della ricerca e innovazione responsabili. Introduce il concetto di «valutazione costruttiva della sostenibilità», integrando dimensioni anticipatorie, partecipative e riflessive. Il quadro di riferimento supporta il processo decisionale in condizioni di incertezza e orienta i processi di innovazione verso risultati socialmente auspicabili e sostenibili.

Alternative Coffee Packaging: An Analysis from a Life Cycle Point of View

This article compares alternative coffee packaging solutions using a life cycle assessment (LCA) approach. It evaluates environmental impacts across different packaging systems, considering materials, processing, and end-of-life scenarios. The study demonstrates how packaging choices significantly influence the overall environmental performance of coffee products.

Questo articolo confronta soluzioni alternative di packaging per il caffè attraverso un approccio di Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). Valuta gli impatti ambientali di diversi sistemi di imballaggio, considerando materiali, processi di trasformazione e scenari di fine vita. Lo studio dimostra come le scelte di packaging incidano in modo significativo sulla performance ambientale complessiva dei prodotti a base di caffè.

Amcor Takes First Place in Sustainability Category at PACK EXPO Contest for Technology Excellenc

This article reports that Amcor won the sustainability category at the 2023 PACK EXPO Technology Excellence Awards in Las Vegas, selected from 80 entries by attendee vote. The award recognised Amcor’s HealthCare Recycle Ready Sachet, designed to improve recyclability in pharmaceutical packaging. The piece highlights the challenges of designing recyclable foil laminations and Amcor’s metallised-polyolefin solution. It also notes other category winners at the event.

Questo articolo riporta che Amcor ha vinto la categoria sostenibilità ai PACK EXPO Technology Excellence Awards 2023 a Las Vegas, selezionata tra 80 candidature tramite voto dei partecipanti. Il premio ha riconosciuto il sacchetto HealthCare Recycle Ready Sachet di Amcor, progettato per migliorare la riciclabilità degli imballaggi farmaceutici. L 'articolo sottolinea le sfide legate alla progettazione di laminati riciclabili e la soluzione in poliolefina metallizzata di Amcor. Riporta inoltre gli altri vincitori delle categorie dell 'evento.

Amcor Takes First Place in Sustainability Category at PACK EXPO Contest for Technology Excellence

The article reports on Amcor’s first-place award in the sustainability category at the PACK EXPO Contest for Technology Excellence. It highlights the company’s recognised packaging solution, focusing on innovation, material efficiency, and environmental performance. The piece situates the award within broader industry efforts to advance sustainable packaging technologies and solutions.

L 'articolo riporta la notizia del primo posto ottenuto da Amcor nella categoria “sostenibilità” del concorso PACK EXPO Contest for Technology Excellence. Il testo mette in risalto la soluzione di imballaggio premiata dell 'azienda, concentrandosi su innovazione, efficienza dei materiali e prestazioni ambientali. L 'articolo colloca il riconoscimento nel contesto più ampio degli sforzi compiuti dal settore per promuovere tecnologie e soluzioni di imballaggio sostenibili.

An Advanced Design Tool for Archiving, Mapping, and Narrating a Complex System: The ADU Packaging Innovation Observatory

This volume presents the ADU Packaging Innovation Observatory as an advanced design tool for archiving, mapping, and narrating the complexity of the packaging innovation system. It integrates design research, data structuring, and systemic analysis to support observation, interpretation, and strategic foresight. The work positions the observatory as an infrastructural device for research, teaching, and innovation in the packaging domain.

An Approach to LCSA: The Case of Concrete Recycling

This article proposes an integrated approach to Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment (LCSA), applied to the case of concrete recycling. It combines environmental, economic, and social dimensions to evaluate sustainability performance across the life cycle. The study demonstrates how LCSA can support more comprehensive decision-making in circular and recycling systems.

Questo articolo propone un approccio integrato alla Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment (LCSA), applicato al caso del riciclo del calcestruzzo. Combina dimensioni ambientali, economiche e sociali per valutare la performance di sostenibilità lungo l’intero ciclo di vita. Lo studio dimostra come la LCSA possa supportare processi decisionali più completi nei sistemi circolari e di riciclo.

An Economic and Environmental Analysis of Wine Packaging Systems in Italy: A Life Cycle (LC) Approach

This article evaluates the economic and environmental performance of different wine packaging systems in Italy using a life cycle approach. It compares materials and distribution scenarios to identify trade-offs between costs and environmental impacts. The study provides evidence-based insights to support sustainable decision-making in beverage packaging systems.

Questo articolo valuta le performance economiche e ambientali di diversi sistemi di packaging per il vino in Italia attraverso un approccio life cycle. Confronta materiali e scenari distributivi per identificare trade-off tra costi e impatti ambientali. Lo studio fornisce evidenze utili a supportare decisioni più sostenibili nei sistemi di packaging per il settore delle bevande.

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