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.

    08. Enhancing Decision-Making Intelligence  08. Potenziare l 'intelligenza decisionale Read all
    09. Enabling Track and Trace Systems 09. Abilitare sistemi di tracciabilità Read all
    10. Optimising Production and Converting Processes  10. Ottimizzare i processi di produzione e trasformazione Read all
    11. Optimising Logistics, Transport, Storage, and Last-Mile Delivery 11. Ottimizzare la logistica, il trasporto, lo stoccaggio e la consegna dell 'ultimo miglio Read all
    20. Simplifying Product Re-Sale and Return 20. Semplificare la rivendita e il reso dei prodotti Read all
    27. Integrating Multi-functionality into Packaging 27. Integrare la multifunzionalità nell 'imballaggio Read all
    28. Optimising Packaging Structure and Material 28. Ottimizzare struttura e materiali degli imballaggi Read all
    29. Optimising the Relation among Packaging Layers 29. Ottimizzare la relazione tra gli strati di imballaggio Read all
    32. Facilitating Packaging Refurbish, Remanufacture and Repurpose 32. Facilitare ricondizionamento, rigenerazione e riconversione dell 'imballaggi Read all
    33. Facilitating Recycling and Optimising Waste Disposal  33. Facilitare il riciclo e ottimizzare lo smaltimento dei rifiuti Read all