Kartoni invazivnih rastlin in njihova uporaba pri izdelavi sekundarnih embalaž

Pašič, Špela (author), Vrabič Brodnjak, Urška (mentor)

V vsakdanjem času je embalaža enako pomembna kot izdelek, ki je v njej pakiran. V veliki meri je pomembno, iz katerega materiala je embalaža izdelana in ali je pri tem upoštevano tudi ekološko oblikovanje. Magistrsko delo temelji na izdelavi darilne embalaže za podjetje, ki jo bodo podarili poslovnim partnerjem ob koncu leta. Namen magistrskega dela je oblikovanje in izdelava embalaže, ki bo temeljila na principih ekološkega oblikovanja. V teoretičnem delu je najprej opisano področje trenutno uporabljenih materialov in načinov oblikovanja darilnih embalaž iz različnih materialov. Nato smo se osredotočili na ekološko oblikovanje in izbiro primernega materiala ter opisali kartone iz invazivnih rastlin, kot so akacija, zlata rozga in japonski dresnik. V Sloveniji že poteka predelava invazivnih rastlin kot del projekta Applause, ki ga je podprla tudi Naravoslovnotehniška fakulteta. V sklopu naše raziskave smo preučili tri vrste kartonov invazivnih rastlin in ugotovili, kateri izmed njih ima najboljše fizikalno-mehanske lastnosti za naše končne izdelke. Pri oblikovanju ekološke embalaže smo se držali smernic, ki so omogočale ustvarjanje okolju prijaznega izdelka in hkrati zagotavljale, da bo embalaža funkcionalna in trdna, pri čemer smo uporabili čim manj materiala in lepil. Hkrati smo stremeli k oblikovanju embalaže, ki bo vizualno privlačna za potrošnika. Oblikovali smo dve različni embalaži, v katerih so trije različni izdelki. Izdelali smo produkt, ki je izdelan iz invazivne rastlinske vrste kartona (akacija, japonski dresnik in zlata rozga), s čimer smo izboljšali segment sekundarnih darilnih embalaž, izboljšali ekološki vidik in zmanjšali količino porabe materialov v primerjavi s trenutno uporabljenimi. V eksperimentalnem delu smo predstavili ideje, preizkušali materiale z različnimi metodami, opisali načrtovanje embalaže in končno fazo izdelave, ki vključuje tisk in izrez embalaže. Zaradi različnih lastnosti uporabljenih kartonov smo analizirali tudi tiskarske lastnosti. Rezultat dela sta tako dve različni darilni embalaži iz kartona akacije, japonskega dresnika in zlate rozge. V delu so ob koncu predstavljeni končni rezultati raziskav, navedbe morebitnih izboljšav in smernice za ekološko oblikovanje darilnih embalaž.

• Language: Slovenian
• Keywords: ekološka embalaža, ekološko oblikovanje, darilna embalaža, načrtovanje embalaže, kartoni invazivnih rastlin.
• Work type: Master's thesis/paper
• Organization: NTF - Faculty of Natural Sciences and Engineering
• Year: 2023
• PID: 20.500.12556/RUL-146893
• Publication date in RUL: 15.06.2023

Secondary language

• Language: English
• Title: Carton of invasive alien plants and their use in manufacturing secondary packaging

Abstract

In everyday life, packaging is as important as the product it contains. The material used for packaging and whether it was designed with ecological considerations in mind are significant factors. This thesis focuses on creating gift packaging for a company to give to its business partners at the end of the year. The aim of the thesis was to design and produce packaging based on principles of ecological design. The theoretical part of the thesis first describes the current materials and methods used in gift packaging design using different materials. Then, it focuses on ecological design and the selection of appropriate materials, including cardboards made from invasive plant species such as acacia, goldenrod, and Japanese knotweed. In Slovenia, the processing of invasive plants is already underway as part of the Applause project, supported by the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Engineering. In our research, we examined three types of cardboard made from invasive plants and identified the one with the best physical and mechanical properties for our final products. We followed ecological packaging design guidelines to create an environmentally friendly product that is functional, sturdy, and uses as little material and glue as possible. At the same time, we aimed to create packaging that is visually appealing to consumers. We designed two different types of packaging, each containing three different products. We created a product made from invasive plant cardboard, improving the segment of secondary gift packaging, enhancing the ecological aspect, and reducing the amount of material used compared to current practices. In the experimental part of the thesis, we presented our ideas, tested materials with different methods, described the packaging design process, and the final manufacturing phase, which includes printing and cutting the packaging. We also analyzed the printing properties of the different cardboards used. The result of this work are two different gift packaging designs made from acacia, Japanese knotweed, and goldenrod cardboard. The thesis concludes with the final research results, potential improvements, and guidelines for ecological gift packaging design.

• Keywords: eco-friendly packaging, eco-design, gift packaging, packaging design, cardboard made from invasive plants.