Eco-procurement in Packaging Opinion Former: Results

Key directions emerging from this event on 19 May 2009

Table A: key directions
1. Knowledge Transfer events: sharing case studies that add value

2. Consumer Education (in moments of Truth): at retail / point of purchase

3. Education in Schools: educate the educators

Table B: key directions
1. Education for Designers 
            What is sustainability? How to integrate it into design?
            In-house courses: industry experts

2. Event: bring together stakeholders from the entire process:
            - retailers
            - designers
            - manufacturers
            - local gov
       to exchange Knowledge, Experience, Emerging Issues, Innovation

3. Collaborative project:  Website - database & forum
            Reliable information
            Sharing Info
            Support network

Table C: key directions
1. In-house courses for buyers & Designers

2. Improving quality & trust in ECO-Procurement information sources, eg online

3. A Packaging Expert that can bridge communication between industry & academia

Table D: key directions
1. workshop with designers and brand owners 
            - LCA / Science
            - Shaping consumer behaviour

2. Sustainable Production