“SkinPack” exhaust hood packaging concept
Elica S.p.A. / “SkinPack” exhaust hood packaging concept / 2013
Other areas
Paper, Plastic
The packaging for exhaust hoods by Elica SpA was modified based on a “less air to transport” approach. The packaging, which consisted of a box in corrugated cardboard, polyethylene low density film and polystyrene protective inserts, is now composed of a box in corrugated cardboard with a 20% reduction in weight with the same performance, LDPE film and PP straps, increasing the transportability value by 36%. Since 1999 the company has adopted an Environmental Management System in compliance with UNI EN ISO Standard 14001.
Prevention levers
Raw material saving
Logistics optimization
Simplification of the packaging system
Other actions
Results
58
CO2
After
Before
Energy
After
Before
H2O
After
Before
0%|
25%|
50%|
75%|
100%|
Application field:
Source:
Conai Eco Tool