Notes and Quotes
Introduction
pg vii
- waste gains value through reuse – valued the same as a
bought product – when waste is reused it becomes the value of a bought item
- packaging considered to have no value aside from its purpose
– after being used, packaging is considered to be valueless
- reusing means value is gained for nothing and replaces
something that would have been bought
- reuse makes financial sense at home and for wider society
- reused item limits environmental cost – reused item reduces
environmental cost of a new piece of packaging
- reused item saves money for the individual and limits the
wider environmental cost
pg viii
- people are worried about the effects packaging has on the
environment because it is visible
- people re – use packaging to make them feel better
- packaging is used creatively by the public, which they enjoy
and share online – share knowledge online
- packaging could be used as a material for reuse and not just
a problem - packaging could change from
being seen as a problem to a material for reuse
- the design of packaging makes reuse easier – the reuse of
items is made simpler through the design if packaging
- an object is used for a purpose different to its primary
function when reused
- there is confusion between reuse and recycling – there is
confusion as to what re-use is
- some consider re-use of packaging to be the same as
recycling which is when it is reprocessed not reused
- re-use of packaging in this sense different from normal
upcycling which is usually sold
- focus on how packaging is reused in the home
pg x
- damages from packaging can be reduced through minimising
weight
- refills for soap and cleaning products are suggested as
options in Defra Report – however still means there is waste
- simplifying our thoughts on the environment to opposing
ideas of want / need of packaging and dislike of waste means the opportunity to
reduce the effects of packaging through ways in which people reuse packaging is
ignored
- inventiveness using packaging can be increased through
design which considers reuse
pg xi
- design in this way considers what people re-use packaging
for and is separate from normal production – understanding what people re-use
packaging for provides a basis for design as well as creating a new form of
production separate from others which can influence current thoughts and uses
of packaging
- ‘open’ objects have multiple re-use opportunities which a
designer will not always know about, instead the consumer finds them
- packaging design can allow opportunities for reuse as well
as close others not considered by the designer
- ‘over the next ten years waste will
come to be seen as a resource’ – Defra suggests waste will be seen as a
resource soon
pg xii
- this new / alternative production system means consumers
consider packaging as a resource rather than waste which is someone else’s
problem
- consumers are said to have power and choice over what they
buy however these are effected by user experience and advertising which the
consumer may relate to
- the government and the norms of society in terms of waste management
effect how consumers approach waste – for packaging to be recycled by consumers
both the government and social norms / expectations in terms of waste
management have an effect on their approach to waste
- packaging moves as a stream from production to waste – the
system that packaging moves through is certain – packaging moves through a
structured system that always ends in waste – the life of packaging is set and
structured in a system – the structured system that packaging moves through
after production is always destined for waste – packaging moves systematically
from production to waste
pg xiii
- re-use of packaging by the public for a different purpose
directs waste out of the normal cycle and replaces consumption of another item
– reuse of objects by the public for a different purpose is not the same as
closed loop reuse and perhaps is a form of open loop re-use
- the internet provides inspiration and help enabling changes
to be made to packaging and for re-use to occur
- this is considered to be one of the ways in which values
could change and lifestyles / behaviour could include re-use
- parts of the system need to change to allow reuse, however
this cannot be done by only looking at one part
pg 3
- packaging re-use is partly considered to go against
consumerism and is resourceful –packaging re-use is considered resourceful and
action against consumerism
- packaging as a raw material can be used creatively in
different ways
- packaging becomes the waste of consumption
- packaging provides a means for manufacturers to compete
through branding – packaging provides a means for manufacturers to increase
product longevity, display branding and compete with other products
- Although designed it is valueless and single use leading to
waste
- Consumers are conflicted by packaging it is needed but
causes guilt and disgust because of the negative environmental effects of
consumption
pg 4
- there is a system which packaging and goods travel through,
that is engrained in our way of life, which also makes us view packaging as
having no value – we have set ideas about how a packaging is dealt with after a
product is bought which leads us to view it as valueless
- to encourage reuse, packaging can be designed to allow
consumers to be imaginative packaging can be designed to consider how
consumers use packaging, to further encourage its reuse
pg 5
- social practice and user centred design are ‘practice
orientated’ focussing on the materiality of the environment and how people
respond and engage with it
- design for reuse must look at how objects are used instead
of forcing a predetermined use – design for reuse must consider how objects are
actually used daily, instead of dictating a set solution / function – rather
than dictating a solution, design for reuse must consider how objects are
actually used daily
- when designing for reuse it needs to consider the consumers
use of packaging in a variety of ways
- packaging design must be ‘open’ to allow for reuse by
consumers - packaging design must be ‘open’ and consider how consumers use this
‘openess’ to reuse packaging
pg 6
- there is a continuous system of daily consumption within the
home that leads to waste
- consumer awareness of waste creates negative emotions and
media outcry
- it is not understood that packaging can be positive within
home consumption when reused for another purpose, avoiding the need for
consumption of another product – the positive effect packaging can have when
reused for another purpose in the home, avoiding the need for consumption of
another product, is not understood as well
- when packaging is reused it replaces the consumption of
another item, reducing waste and items into the home
- primary research was used to understand how packaging was
reused and what motivated them into this behaviour
pg 7
- sustainability does not always mean less consumption
- government and industry focus on recycling and
biodegradability may be harmful because it separates consumers from the issue,
reducing their feeling of responsibility - emphasis on recycling and
biodegradability can be negative, as consumers responsibility for waste becomes
detached – emphasis on recycling and biodegradability can have a negative
impact because it detaches consumers from the issue and their feeling of
responsibility
- book considers waste reduction solution through micro -
level – book considers use of packaging at a micro – level within the home, as
a basis for designing for reuse and waste reduction- book considers use of
packaging at a micro level within the home, to inform design for reuse and to
encourage waste reduction, rather than through large scale instruction
- focus on recycling has made it less clear how consumers reuse
packaging
consumers and designers have little understanding of reuse
and the differences to recycling because of lack of understanding about how
consumers reuse packaging
- ‘domestic packaging reuse’ is primary packaging that is
intact after its primary function
- reuse is when something can be used for another purpose
without being recycled
pg 8
- reuse in this context is when a new product is not made from
old materials
- considers reuse of objects / packaging in their original
state
closed loop reuse is when something is reused for the same
purpose through a distribution system
- open loop reuse is when packaging is used in the same form
but different to the original purpose dictated by the designer and works
outside a distribution system
pg 11
- reuse is part of the 3Rs in the waste hierarchy
- focus on closed loop reuse by retailers, designers, industry
and government
- UK is reliant on recycling for managing waste
- The benefits of recycling can be reduced when access is
difficult. Systems for recycling need high amounts of funding for waste to be
collected and processed
- No system is needed for reuse, it is done independently and
can take place anywhere
- Recycling and packaging reduction are preferred by
governments because it is easier to see if specifically, if they are working /
having a impact
pg 12
- packaging is seen as an environmental problem because it is
visible
- packaging waste visibly disrupts the environment where as
global warming is less obvious
- free plastic bags are part of the reason why we have become
reliant on packaging and has encouraged us to consider it as needed
pg 13
- carrier bag use reduction was heavily influenced by changing
consumer habit
- Material, aesthetic / design and the brand of a carrier bag
influence whether it is reused
- Reuse is restricted only by the imagination of the consumer
and its ability to function in everyday situations
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