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PET PLASTIC IN FOOD AND BEVERAGE PACKAGING DESIGN: A REVIEW OF LEGISLATION, LITERATURE AND INDUSTRY REPORTING COMPARING EUROPEAN AND SOUTH AFRICAN INDUSTRIAL PRACTICE

Part of: Socio-technical Issues in Design

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  11 June 2020

M. Maritz ,
V. Eriksson  and
V. Barnes
M. Maritz*
Affiliation:
Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa
V. Eriksson
Affiliation:
Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa
V. Barnes
Affiliation:
Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa
*
*[email protected]

Abstract

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This article draws inspiration from two concepts, which initially appear to be at odds with each other. The first refers to the impact that plastics use has had on the environment and human health, while the second explores the prevalence and continued increase in the use of plastic materials. The manufacturing of plastic packaging will be reviewed to identify appropriate intervention. This article focuses on the future development of PET packaging in South Africa, exploring current literature and legislation which aid in the holistic development of the plastic packaging value chain.

Keywords

human behaviourpackagingsustainable designindustrial designplastics
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Proceedings of the Design Society: DESIGN Conference , Volume 1 , May 2020 , pp. 2049 - 2058
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