Guidelines


    Operational tools that translate the Observatory’s analytical knowledge base into design-oriented guidance for designers and companies, supporting the development of innovative, responsible packaging solutions aligned with the challenges of transition. 

    The toolkit consists of 33 guidelines, organised into 8 areas of responsibility that reflect the main domains of packaging impact within the extended system: from product performance to brand communication, from supply chain management to end-user experience, up to environmental, social, and territorial implications.

    Rather than prescribing predefined solutions, the Guidelines provide decision-making frameworks for assessing materials, morphologies, digital technologies, life cycle impacts, and alignment with the regulatory framework.

    The section is intended for those who aim to develop packaging solutions capable of supporting the sector's circular and digital transition, integrating design responsibility, technological innovation, and a systemic vision.

    01. Communicating Product Characteristics and Digital ID 01. Comunicare le caratteristiche del prodotto e la sua identità digitale Read all
    02. Monitoring Environmental Conditions 02. Monitorare le condizioni ambientali Read all
    03. Monitoring Packaging Internal Conditions 03. Monitorare le condizioni interne della confezione Read all
    04. Protecting from Tampering, Theft and Product Switching  04. Proteggere da manomissione, furto e sostituzione del prodotto Read all
    05. Improving Product Preservation and Extending its Shelf-Life  05. Migliorare la conservazione del prodotto ed estenderne la durabilità Read all
    07. Protecting from Counterfeiting 07. Proteggere dalla contraffazione Read all
    17. Providing Instructions for Product and Packaging Use, Reuse and End-of-Life Management  17. Fornire istruzioni per l 'uso, il riutilizzo e la gestione del fine vita di prodotto e confezione Read all
    20. Simplifying Product Re-Sale and Return 20. Semplificare la rivendita e il reso dei prodotti Read all
    23. Communicating Made in Italy Certifications 23. Comunicare le certificazioni Made in Italy Read all
    25. Communicating Product and Packaging Environmental Impact  25. Comunicare gli impatti ambientali del prodotto e dell 'imballaggio Read all