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Design strategies for consumers’ continued usage of reusable packaging systems (RPSS)

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  16 May 2024

Xueqing Miao ,
Lise Magnier  and
Ruth Mugge
Xueqing Miao*
Affiliation:
Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands
Lise Magnier
Affiliation:
Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands
Ruth Mugge
Affiliation:
Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands Amsterdam Business School, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands
*
X.Miao@tudelft.nl

Abstract

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Reusable packaging systems are emerging as a promising solution to combat the growing issue of packaging waste. While consumers generally recognise the environmental advantages of reuse, their actual reuse behaviours may result in insufficient reuse and an unintentional undermining of sustainability efforts. We conducted two creative workshops, created a large number of potential design interventions and further developed them into 16 design strategies for consumers' continued usage of RPSs through thematic analysis. These findings can inspire future research and the development of RPSs.

Keywords

design strategypackagingconsumer behaviourproduct longevity
Type
Design for Sustainability
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Proceedings of the Design Society , Volume 4: DESIGN 2024 , May 2024 , pp. 1379 - 1388
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