Index is a resource for supporting future-proof circular packaging
ISO Certifications
CertificationA set of international standards issued by ISO(International Organization for Standardization) that help organizations ensure they meet customer and other stakeholder needs within statutory and regulatory requirements related to a product or service.
Laser cutting
ProductionA manufacturing process that uses a form (called a die) to stamp out shapes from sheet materials (paper, cardboard, thin metal or plastics). Most cardboard boxes are manufactured with some kind of die cutting process. A light-weight, manual example of this would be a standard office hole punch.
Crease
ProductionLines that are pressed into a material, without cutting it. This compression creates a a weak spot that is prone to bending, making the material easier to fold in precise ways.
1% for the Planet
Certification1% for the Planet is a global movement inspiring businesses and individuals to support environmental solutions through annual memberships and everyday actions. Your donation is 1% of annual sales or salary.
FSC MIX
CertificationA label indicating that the products are made using a mixture of materials from FSC-certified forests, recycled materials, and/or FSC controlled wood.
Estimated sign
CertificationE-mark can be found on some prepacked products (food, drinks, cosmetics, cleaning) in Europe. Its use indicates that the prepackage has complied with the relevant European laws.
Completing the Picture Ellen Mcarthur Foundation
Article explaining how circular economy can reduce emissions
Deep dive into our Plastic Ocean Mepex
Informative field report on sources of ocean plastic pollution on norway
Achieving Circularity Ellen Mcarthur Foundation
Independent report on establishing a zero-waste circular plastic economy in norway
Reshaping Plastics Systemiq
The European plastic industry’s take on the path to circular, climate neutral plastics system in Europe.