Avoid tabs and tear-off edges
Ensure that the packaging remains in one piece after opening.
How?
Make it easy to open the packaging without parts tearing off and detaching from the main packaging.
Avoid tear-off edges or use tear stops. Ensure that the packaging can be opened easily without corners needing to be ripped off. Provide instructions on how to open the packaging.
Avoid tabs and tear-off edges
Good examples
By introducing a tear stop, no loose parts can occur when the packaging is opened. The packaging remains in one piece, making it easier for consumers to handle and sort the entire packaging correctly without the risk of small parts getting lost along the way.
Good examples
This packaging is designed to be easily opened without creating loose parts or tabs that can be scattered and cause litter. This opening method makes it easier for consumers to handle the entire packaging from start to finish, reducing the risk of littering.
Why is it important?
Tabs, strips, and small bits of packaging are easy to lose, and littering often happens unconsciously. Small litter is time-consuming to clean up and can easily be overlooked by those doing the cleaning. When the packaging remains intact after opening, it is easier to ensure that the entire packaging ends up where it should.
