"Some of the materials will probably not be recycled, but composted instead."
The use of substances from citrus rinds in bioplastics is an example of how we can be inspired by nature’s own protective systems – and more research is needed in future about how to extend the shelf life of food products, according to Katrin Molina-Besch, packaging researcher at Lund University’s Faculty of Engineering, LTH.
Rural areas risk being forgotten in e-commerce
What does online shopping mean for those living in rural areas? A lot, according to researchers in logistics at Lund University. Poorer access to products and services in the countryside makes shopping online an important option. But with an increasing number of e-business services adapted to big cities, rural areas risk being forgotten.
Research on e-commerce returns receives funding
Stefan Karlsson at Packaging Logistics, Design Sciences, LTH receives 2 million SEK in research funding as the Swedish Retail and Wholesale Council (Handelsrådet) rolls out their new postdoc support.
Managing e-commerce returns is the key to circular operations.
Daniel Hellström and Klas Hjort, researchers in Packaging Logistics at Design Sciences, LTH participated in "Trendspaning Helsingborg" where they talked about managing returns in e-commerce.
An adaptive approach in product development will help companies to better meet customer needs
“The main goal of my research is to support more efficient and effective product development systems. To achieve that I will investigate how manufacturing companies apply the agile approach and how it fits within or replaces other product development approaches.”
Unclear whether ready-made meal kits reduce waste – interview in Sydsvenskan
Katrin Molina-Besch, researcher in Packaging Logistics at Design Sciences, LTH, is interviewed about meal kits and waste in Sydsvenskan.
PODCAST: Senior patient-friendly drug device design – part three
In this last episode of this three-part series, Giana Carli Lorenzini, postdoctoral research fellow, Packaging Logistics at Lund University, discusses how companies should approach the design of senior-friendly self-administered drug devices by putting the patient and their physical and cognitive limitations at the heart of their programmes, and [...]
Research with Outreach
Researchers from Design Sciences – both Packaging Logistics and Innovation Engineering – find themselves amongst the most-read authors when The International Review of Retail, Distribution and Consumer Research lists its top-performing articles right now.
Knowledge hub for sustainable e-commerce – a collaboration between ReLog, CLOSER and the City of Helsingborg
Achieving the global sustainability goals requires the e-commerce sector to transform into a sustainable logistics system. A unique e-commerce initiative is now taking a holistic approach to e-commerce opportunities and challenges, states a City of Helsingborg-press release.
Best master thesis prize to Elif Tiryakioglu for sustainable paper straw wrap
Elif Tiryakioglu was awarded Sparbanken Skåne’s master prize for especially distinguished master thesis project, for her work entitled “Development and Evaluation of a Sustainable Paper Straw Wrap: A Packaging Design Project for Tetra Pak”. Elif graduated from the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree FIPDes, Food Innovation and Product Design, in [...]