UNBOXING

Innovating Sustainable Packaging Solutions

for the Textile, Clothing, Footwear and Leather (TCFL) Industry

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Approximately 40% of plastics and 50% of paper used in the EU

being destined for packaging

The European Commission aims to put an end to wasteful packaging

by working on a series of proposals that will control packaging waste as well as its sustainability

All packaging on the EU market

should be reusable or recyclable in an economically viable way by 2030

Facts

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of packaging waste per year is generated by each European

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OF TOTAL PLASTIC WASTE IN EUROPE IS PACKAGING

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OF PLASTIC PACKAGING WASTE IS RECYCLED

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OF BYERS FIND RECYCLABLE PACKAGING IMPORTANT FOR THEIR PURCHASES

ABOUT THE PROJECT

UNBOXING

The UNBOXING partnership, combining the experience and expertise of

2 Chambers of Commerce
1 Vocational Education and Training (VET) centre
1 University
1 Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) within packaging research
1 SME within Textile Clothing Leather & Footwear (TCLF) and
1 Non-Govermental Organization (NGO) in sustainability sector,

designed the project to equip the current and aspiring workforce of the TCFL packaging sector with skills and knowledge for circular design practices and packaging waste management / reduction, to contribute to the sustainability of the industry by preserving the environment.

"The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it.” – Robert Swan, Author

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Our Target Groups

Direct target groups

VET learners in the TCFL sector

(especially the ones coming from disadvantaged groups)

VET trainers in the TCFL sector

Stakeholders in the TCFL sector

Indirect target groups

Policy and Decision Makers at a regional, national & European level

NGOs (Non- governmental Organizations) focused on sustainable development and employment initiatives

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Objectives

To equip learners with the skills and knowledge for sustainable packaging within the TCFL industry.
To provide VET trainers with the necessary tools for TCFL training.
To empower TCFL stakeholders to adopt sustainable packaging practices.
To motivate disadvantaged learners for ecologically sustainable employment.
To reduce the TCFL industry's footprint via sustainable packaging.
To offer inclusive and interactive training for the socio-economic disadvantaged.
To disseminate project results & activities

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