The course takes place in period

4 (2021-03-22 to 2021-07-31)

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

Group size

No limit (27 students enrolled)

Assignments valid until

12 months after course has ended

Course enrolment period

2021-01-06 to 2021-03-21

Assessment methods

  • 2021-05-18 - Exams
  • Date will be announced later - Reports and productions
Room reservations
Date Time Room Title Description Organizer
2021-03-25 12:00 - 16:00 Sustainable Packaging Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/66324892078?pwd=YVF4YTVrQ0w1cDF0N2RJNHBGZy9yUT09 Meeting ID: 663 2489 2078 Passcode: 748468 One tap mobile +496950502596,,66324892078# Germany +496971049922,,66324892078# Germany Adlercreutz Erica
2021-04-01 09:00 - 12:00 Sustainable Packaging Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/65765252654?pwd=Tk1qdVdoeWozMTdnUmtjMUhQbnBwZz09 Meeting ID: 657 6525 2654 Passcode: 515370 One tap mobile +496950502596,,65765252654# Germany +496971049922,,65765252654# Germany Adlercreutz Erica
2021-04-08 09:00 - 12:00 Sustainable Packaging adlercre@arcada.fi is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/68311369295?pwd=aDhiT2xNamFqdytnOEQwbjBqOGVvdz09 Meeting ID: 683 1136 9295 Passcode: 817151 One tap mobile +496938079883,,68311369295# Germany +496950502596,,68311369295# Germany Adlercreutz Erica
2021-04-15 13:00 - 16:00 Sustainable Packaging Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/63248757781?pwd=UWZsQTJrUDBVQkl5cXloaU0va2t4QT09 Meeting ID: 632 4875 7781 Passcode: 002938 One tap mobile +496971049922,,63248757781# Germany +493056795800,,63248757781# Germany Adlercreutz Erica
2021-04-22 12:00 - 16:00 Sustainable Packaging Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/62206971815?pwd=VVc3enljdVYrUFlJcDBSQTlYWGdiQT09 Meeting ID: 622 0697 1815 Passcode: 969814 One tap mobile +496938079883,,62206971815# Germany +496950502596,,62206971815# Germany Adlercreutz Erica
2021-04-29 09:00 - 12:00 Sustainable Packaging Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/63799704636?pwd=WndoVDdBZ3pQVXZZbkJHMEdpWHNudz09 Adlercreutz Erica
2021-05-06 13:00 - 16:00 Sustainable Packaging Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/68012569078?pwd=WWZSKzNlL0c2d2pJMW1zL0ZOWnd1Zz09 Adlercreutz Erica
2021-05-12 12:00 - 16:00 Sustainable Packaging Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/62002540260?pwd=eWIvVERjRzFxYTB6L2ZCVHlXVFF6UT09 Adlercreutz Erica
2021-05-18 09:00 - 13:00 Sustainable Packaging Exam in Itslearning Adlercreutz Erica
2021-05-26 09:30 - 12:30 Sustainable Packaging - Re-exam 1 Exam in Itslearning Adlercreutz Erica
2021-06-04 09:30 - 12:30 Sustainable Packaging - Re-exam 2 Exam in Itslearning Adlercreutz Erica

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