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Illustration på en förpackning med många lösa delar.

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.

 

Två förpackningar med Crush Dent.

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.

Avoid loose parts

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.

 

En illustration med två olika sorters påsklämmor.

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)

Procees to tip 4: Attached caps and lids

Procees to tip 4: Attached caps and lids

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  • Packaging design

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  • Anti-litter design

  • 1. Reduce overpacking

  • 2. From single-use to reusable

  • 3. Avoid loose parts

  • 4. Attached caps and lids

  • 5. Avoid tabs and tear-off edges

  • 6. Be careful with degradable materials

  • 7. Use information and labeling

  • Label your packaging

  • Recycling

  • Videos

  • Producer responsibility

  • Packaging fees

  • Packaging reporting

  • Packaging reporting

  • 1. What am I required to report?

  • 2. How do I calculate packaging volumes?

  • 3. How should I report my packaging?

  • 4. When should I report my packaging?

  • 5. Additional information to the EPA

  • The PPWR

  • Distribution of responsibilities

  • Affiliated producers

  • Drop off packaging

  • Collaborations

  • Contractors

  • Municipalities

  • Projects and networks

  • About us

  • Contact us

  • FAQ

  • News

  • Consultation responses

  • About NPA

  • Co-workers

  • Board

  • Privacy policy

  • About cookies