Applying ecodesign principles to packaging means more than just following regulations. It means following an economically, socially, and environmentally advantageous model.
Specifically, it supports the 3Rs1 waste management framework, a list of waste management actions in order of priority.
Ecodesign takes all three of these steps into account: Even if a type of packaging is designed primarily with reduction or reuse in mind, recycling should still be considered during the design process, so that the maximum amount of material can be recovered.
1Environment Quality Act (EQA, 2020: section 53.4.1).
Implementing an ecodesign approach means examining every stage in the life of packaging, from the extraction of raw materials to the end of its useful life. By assessing the environmental, social, and economic impacts of each of these stages, we can make the best decisions to reduce the packaging footprint.
Coréalisé par Éco Entreprises Québec et l’École de design de l’UQAM, le documentaire Tout déballer (2022) retrace le processus de sélection, de conception, de mise en marché et de transformation d'un emballage vers une deuxième vie. Il met en lumière l'importance de faire des choix responsables et réfléchis à chacune de ces étapes, tant pour les consommateurs que pour les entreprises qui mettent en marché des produits emballés.
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