Avoid loose parts
Ensure that the packaging consists of as few components as possible. The fewer parts there are, the less likely it is that different parts will come loose and end up in nature as litter.
How?
Simplify the packaging by reducing the number of individual parts. If the packaging can be sealed to prevent spills or mess after use, it will be easier for consumers to take it with them. Fewer material types also make it easier to sort the packaging correctly.
Avoid loose parts
Good examples
By removing the cellophane wrapper on the outside, the number of individual parts in the packaging has decreased, which in turn reduces the risk of small parts going astray and causing litter. Fewer material types also make it easier for consumers to sort the packaging correctly.
Good examples
By removing the clip, which often ends up in nature as litter, the number of individual parts in the packaging has decreased. This reduces the risk of littering, especially in places like mountain picnic areas where such small pieces often need to be cleaned up.
Good examples
Previously, the packaging was separable, but now the lid and bottom are connected with a hinge. This reduces the number of individual parts that can go missing and contribute to littering. A cohesive packaging makes it easier for the consumer to keep order and sort correctly.
Why is it important?
More parts increase the risk of littering as small pieces can go astray when they are dropped, forgotten, fall out of pockets, or are caught by the wind. If the parts are small, it becomes even harder to keep track of them and to clean them up.
Did you know...
The clip is the most commonly identified litter in winter and accounts for 20% of all litter. The corresponding figure in the summer measurement is 7%. The fact that the percentage of clips is higher in winter may be due to the fact that they are often white and difficult to see against the snow.
The Keep Sweden Tidy Foundation, The litter report, 2024 (in Swedish only)
