The course is included in these curricula and study modules
Level/category
Extension studies
Teaching language
English
Type of course
Optional
Cycle/level of course
First
Recommended year of study
2
Total number of ECTS
5 cr
Competency aims
The aim of the course is for the student to
understand the concept of sustainable packaging
and to understand the environmental consequences
of the product packaging. The student knows a few
means to develop the sustainability of the
packaging and technical innovations made in the
area.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course the student is expected to
be able to understand the role of the packaging in
sustainable development and some methods to decrease
the environmental impact.
Course contents
The packaging and the impact on the environment
Different kind of packages
Packaging design, eco-labels, standardizations
and certificates
Environmental legislation and organisations
Prerequisites and co-requisites
Introduction to logistics.
Recommended or required reading
Pålsson, Henrik. 2018. Packaging logistics.
Understanding and managing the economic and
environmental impacts of packaging in supply
chains. Kogan Page. ISBN 9780749481711
Tom Szaky. 2019. The Future of Packaging. From
Linear to Circular. Berrett-Koehler Publishers.
ISBN 9781523095520.
Study activities
- Lectures - 31 hours
- Individual- and group instruction - 10 hours
- Project- and production work/artistic activities - 50 hours
- Individual studies - 44 hours
Workload
- Total workload of the course: 135 hours
- Of which autonomous studies: 135 hours
- Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours
Mode of Delivery
Participation in tuition
Assessment methods
- Exams (written-, oral-, home-)
- Essays, reports, productions and portfolio
Assessment requirements
To pass the course the student should receive at
least 50 points of the maximum 100 points in the
course.
Examination 1: Written exam, maximum 50 points (at
least 20 points required)
Examination 2: Personal portfolio, maximum 50
points (at least 25 points required)
1-49 points equal to fail
50-59 points equal to 1
60-69 points equal to 2
70-79 points equal to 3
80-89 points equal to 4
90-100 points equal to 5
Teacher
Adlercreutz Erica
Examiner
Fabricius Susanna
Home page of the course
https://arcada.itslearning.com/
Group size
No limit
Assignments valid until
12 months after course has ended
Assessment methods
- 2021-05-18 - Exams
- Date will be announced later - Reports and productions