Joint project to tackle sustainable packaging News | Industry Updates
World Packaging Organisation (WPO) and World Design Organization (WDO) have embarked on a joint initiative following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) last year. The two organisations will host a two-
week virtual ‘World Design Challenge on Sustainable Packaging’ that will aim to identify sustainable solutions in packaging design from 24 May to 4 June 2021. This initiative will work in alignment
with the United Nations Sustainable Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production, to address internationally relevant topics, including food waste and safety, sustainable packaging, circularity and education to help spur meaningful change at both the individual and industry level. "The WPO is thrilled to be involved in
this first ever joint venture with WDO," stated WPO president, Pierre Pienaar. "Design, and even more so sustainable design, is such a key element to the future development of packaging that at this critical time, we must ensure the impact on our global natural resources and our environment is minimally affected. We therefore enthusiastically approach this opportunity and anticipate innovative outcomes to the benefit of multiple communities and generations." "Since its inception in 2020, WDO’s World Design Challenge concept has
empowered hundreds of designers who all volunteer their expertise to examine issues and validate ideas towards quick and tangible resolutions on a number of significant social problems. “What our international design community can accomplish remotely within this two- week period without ever even meeting in-person is nothing short of amazing,” stated WDO president, Srini Srinivasan. “Under the guidance of subject matter experts, we collectively map out the problem, generate ideas, make quick decisions and develop tangible prototypes that are then ready to be tested prior to implementation.” The World Design Challenge on
Sustainable Packaging aims to bring together professionals and researchers in the fields of sustainability and packaging design across different industries. Seven international teams will be appointed to develop creative solutions that best address the following seven key challenge statements: • How can we design sustainable packaging solutions for e-commerce?
• How can we redesign packaging that reduces consumer food waste?
• How can we develop sustainable solutions to food service delivery packages to reduce packaging waste in particular with online food ordering and delivery platforms such as Uber Eats, as well as meal kit providers such as Hello Fresh?
AVA reminder on new Restart Grants
The Automatic Vending Association has sent out a reminder about new government grant funding to support businesses in England. This is in addition to the £425 million added to the Additional Restrictions Grants scheme, effective from 1 April. Businesses in England in the non-essential retail sector are now eligible for
one-off grants of up to £6,000, while businesses in the hospitality (including foodservice, catering & vending), accommodation, leisure, personal care and gym sectors, which are reopening later, will be eligible for one-off grants of up to £18,000. The £5 billion of government funding available through the Restart Grants scheme will be delivered by local authorities. Vending businesses should be aware of the following:
• The new Restart Grants scheme provides funding of up to £18,000 to eligible businesses • A call has been issued to all 314 local authorities across England to deliver new COVID grants to businesses in good time and take a flexible approach to updated restrictions • A joint letter from Small Business Minister Paul Scully and Tourism Minister Nigel Huddleston thanks councils for supporting businesses but highlights urgency of ongoing support
• How do we design sustainable packaging for healthy and on-the-go lifestyles?
• How can we improve packaging sustainability in communities where no collection systems are in place?
• How can we develop packaging that is child proof but easy to open for the elderly and those with physical vulnerabilities?
• How can we change/engage consumer behaviour to help increase sustainable habits such as recycling, reusing, upcycling, composting and reducing food waste? “Packaging is an indispensable part of
everyday life, which is why its design is so important. Designers can play a critical role not only in furthering the development of innovative, sustainable packaging, but also in fostering important conversations around the value and impact that packaging has on society,” stated WDO resident, Srini Srinivasan. “We are looking forward to this collaboration with WPO and hope to leverage this opportunity to rethink standards around packaging.” Expected outcomes of this initiative
include shareable design-led solutions that can be extended to both packaging industries and other sectors, as a way to encourage waste prevention, engage and educate consumers and foster more sustainable business models.
Full detail and links to your Local Authority can be found at
https://bit.ly/2QyBsSY
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