Kyenno Scheepers
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The use of single-use plastic packaging in the fruit and vegetable sector poses significant environmental challenges, particularly as much of this packaging is not effectively recycled into new packaging materials. Recent developments such as the new EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) further underline the urgency to transition towards reusable packaging solutions in order to reduce waste and promote circularity. In response to this problem, this project aimed to “Create a reusable packaging solution for strawberries that optimizes reusability throughout cycles of (re)use.”
To achieve this aim, a context analysis was conducted through literature review, expert interviews, and stakeholder visits, providing insights into the current packaging landscape and its limitations. From this analysis, adoption factors were identified that need to be addressed to enable the successful implementation of reusable packaging for strawberries. These adoption factors were then translated into concrete design requirements.
A research-through-design approach was adopted, involving iterative prototyping to explore potential solutions. Selection methods, such as a Harris profiles and weighted objectives, were applied to guide the design process towards one final concept: the folding box.
The folding box was evaluated with relevant stakeholders such as consumers to assess its feasibility and usability. The proposed system operates on a return-on-the-go model, where consumers purchase strawberries in the reusable folding box with an added deposit. After consumption, the box is returned to the supermarket, where consumers receive their deposit back. The packaging is then cleaned at a separate facility before being transported back to the farmer for refilling with fresh strawberries.
By enabling multiple cycles of reuse, this system reduces reliance on single-use packaging, conserves resources, and contributes towards the development of a circular economy in the Netherlands. However, further research is recommended to investigate the cleaning procedures in relation to temperature requirements and their implications for material choice, as well as the manufacturing feasibility and scalability of the folding box to support successful implementation. ...
To achieve this aim, a context analysis was conducted through literature review, expert interviews, and stakeholder visits, providing insights into the current packaging landscape and its limitations. From this analysis, adoption factors were identified that need to be addressed to enable the successful implementation of reusable packaging for strawberries. These adoption factors were then translated into concrete design requirements.
A research-through-design approach was adopted, involving iterative prototyping to explore potential solutions. Selection methods, such as a Harris profiles and weighted objectives, were applied to guide the design process towards one final concept: the folding box.
The folding box was evaluated with relevant stakeholders such as consumers to assess its feasibility and usability. The proposed system operates on a return-on-the-go model, where consumers purchase strawberries in the reusable folding box with an added deposit. After consumption, the box is returned to the supermarket, where consumers receive their deposit back. The packaging is then cleaned at a separate facility before being transported back to the farmer for refilling with fresh strawberries.
By enabling multiple cycles of reuse, this system reduces reliance on single-use packaging, conserves resources, and contributes towards the development of a circular economy in the Netherlands. However, further research is recommended to investigate the cleaning procedures in relation to temperature requirements and their implications for material choice, as well as the manufacturing feasibility and scalability of the folding box to support successful implementation. ...
The use of single-use plastic packaging in the fruit and vegetable sector poses significant environmental challenges, particularly as much of this packaging is not effectively recycled into new packaging materials. Recent developments such as the new EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) further underline the urgency to transition towards reusable packaging solutions in order to reduce waste and promote circularity. In response to this problem, this project aimed to “Create a reusable packaging solution for strawberries that optimizes reusability throughout cycles of (re)use.”
To achieve this aim, a context analysis was conducted through literature review, expert interviews, and stakeholder visits, providing insights into the current packaging landscape and its limitations. From this analysis, adoption factors were identified that need to be addressed to enable the successful implementation of reusable packaging for strawberries. These adoption factors were then translated into concrete design requirements.
A research-through-design approach was adopted, involving iterative prototyping to explore potential solutions. Selection methods, such as a Harris profiles and weighted objectives, were applied to guide the design process towards one final concept: the folding box.
The folding box was evaluated with relevant stakeholders such as consumers to assess its feasibility and usability. The proposed system operates on a return-on-the-go model, where consumers purchase strawberries in the reusable folding box with an added deposit. After consumption, the box is returned to the supermarket, where consumers receive their deposit back. The packaging is then cleaned at a separate facility before being transported back to the farmer for refilling with fresh strawberries.
By enabling multiple cycles of reuse, this system reduces reliance on single-use packaging, conserves resources, and contributes towards the development of a circular economy in the Netherlands. However, further research is recommended to investigate the cleaning procedures in relation to temperature requirements and their implications for material choice, as well as the manufacturing feasibility and scalability of the folding box to support successful implementation.
To achieve this aim, a context analysis was conducted through literature review, expert interviews, and stakeholder visits, providing insights into the current packaging landscape and its limitations. From this analysis, adoption factors were identified that need to be addressed to enable the successful implementation of reusable packaging for strawberries. These adoption factors were then translated into concrete design requirements.
A research-through-design approach was adopted, involving iterative prototyping to explore potential solutions. Selection methods, such as a Harris profiles and weighted objectives, were applied to guide the design process towards one final concept: the folding box.
The folding box was evaluated with relevant stakeholders such as consumers to assess its feasibility and usability. The proposed system operates on a return-on-the-go model, where consumers purchase strawberries in the reusable folding box with an added deposit. After consumption, the box is returned to the supermarket, where consumers receive their deposit back. The packaging is then cleaned at a separate facility before being transported back to the farmer for refilling with fresh strawberries.
By enabling multiple cycles of reuse, this system reduces reliance on single-use packaging, conserves resources, and contributes towards the development of a circular economy in the Netherlands. However, further research is recommended to investigate the cleaning procedures in relation to temperature requirements and their implications for material choice, as well as the manufacturing feasibility and scalability of the folding box to support successful implementation.