The art of ecodesign/3

A showcase dedicated to projects awarded by CONAI in its Ecopack: sustainability and innovation reshaping the industry

The overview of winning projects from CONAI’s Ecodesign Call continues, highlighting packaging solutions capable of delivering tangible environmental benefits across their life cycle. These cases demonstrate how improvements in materials, design and logistics can significantly reduce resource use and environmental impact.

Imballaggio in cartone ondulato
DS Smith Packaging Italia S.p.A.

DS Smith Packaging Italia S.p.A. redesigned a corrugated cardboard packaging solution for ice cream products, optimizing its structure to enhance production and logistics efficiency. The new design reduced box weight by 7%, cut waste by 82%, and lowered energy and water consumption in production by 33%. In addition, pallet efficiency doubled compared to the previous solution.

Prevention levers
Logistics optimization
Production process optimization

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Lastre Ceramiche Atlas Concorde
Ceramiche Atlas Concorde

Ceramiche Atlas Concorde improved the packaging system for ceramic slabs by redesigning materials and structure. The previous solution used EPS and polyurethane protective elements, which have been eliminated in favor of increased use of recycled cardboard. Slabs are now transported on rack supports, resulting in an 11% weight reduction and improved logistics performance, with 10 slabs per shipment unit instead of 7.

Prevention levers
Facilitation of recycling activities

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Casse i‑milani ripiegabili e riciclabili
Cisalfa Sport S.p.A.

Cisalfa Sport S.p.A. replaced traditional corrugated cardboard boxes with reusable PP crates across its distribution system, involving a central warehouse and 165 stores. The initiative improves the handling of accessories, clothing and footwear while significantly reducing environmental impact through reuse over time.

Prevention levers
Reuse

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Presa SICURY 2P+T 16 A 250 V~ universale
Vimar S.p.A.

Vimar S.p.A. redesigned the entire packaging system of its SICURY socket, including primary packaging and shipping boxes. By reducing the instruction leaflet, the primary pack size was optimized, achieving a 25% weight reduction. Shipping boxes were also redesigned, increasing pallet layers and improving logistics efficiency, with a 44% increase in transport capacity.

Prevention levers
Raw material savings
Logistics optimization
Packaging system simplification
Virgin material savings