Content
- Repetition of packaging functions
- Definition and Basics Sustainability
- Overview of main packaging materials
- Interaction between packaging and contents
- D4R Overview
- Ecodesign criteria
- Circular economy – deep dive on the different R-strategies (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle)
- Basics of holistic sustainability assessment of packaging
- Link to sustainability reports and company's strategies
- Best practice examples from the industry
Teaching method
Blended learning: combination of asynchronous online learning phases and presence phases
Online phases: learning materials (books, papers, report, presentations, etc.), assignments, self-assessment, students forums, wikis, etc.
Presence phases: frontal teaching, case studies, group discussions, small group work and peer review, presentations, guest lectures, etc.
Examination
Immanente Leistungsüberprüfung
Basic structure
Each course is assessed on the basis of at least three components. These consist of mandatory ongoing assessments and an optional final examination.
Components
a) Ongoing assessments (at least 2)
Ongoing assessments should record continuous learning progress. Permissible formats are e.g:
Short tests / quizzes
Project or group work
Homework / Assignments
Presentations
Practical exercises
Participation in discussions or forums
b) Final exam (optional, maximum 1)
A final exam can be used, but is not mandatory.
Permitted formats:
Written examination
Oral examination
Practical exam
Teaching language
Englisch
