Abstract:Fast development of Sustainability and Circular Economy concepts has been materialized in European Parliament Directive no 2019/904. This Directive requires to reduce the consumption of plastic material for the manufacture of disposable packaging. In spite of the aggressive campaign against plastic materials usage, there are huge advantages which must be considered before replacing them by other alternative materials. Downsizing, Lightweighting and Downgauging technics are employed from early stage in designin… Show more
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