Merge pull request #156 from OpenDataManchester/2.1

Official release of v2.1

Author: Julianlstar

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-# Open 3P
+# Welcome to Open 3p
 
-# Introduction
+This is the Open 3P project repository. It contains all the schemas, controlled lists and additional information to publish standard.open3p.org. For the site itself, please see [standard.open3p.org](https://standard.open3p.org/) instead. 
 
-## What is the Open 3P?
+The site is build with [![Built with Material for MkDocs](https://img.shields.io/badge/Material_for_MkDocs-526CFE?style=for-the-badge&logo=MaterialForMkDocs&logoColor=white)](https://squidfunk.github.io/mkdocs-material/) from this repository.
 
-Open 3P is an open data standard for packaging. It has been developed as part of the Plastics Packaging Portals (PPP) Project, an Innovate UK supported project under the Smart Sustainable Plastic Packaging (SSPP) Fund. The project is led by OPRL alongside project partners Open Data Manchester, Dsposal, RECOUP, and Ecosurety.
+## What is Open 3P?
 
-The project brings together stakeholders from the entire packaging ecosystem to explore how we might create the foundations for systemic change 
-in the packaging value chain. We have had more than 80 individuals from over 40 organisations take part in our workshops, interviews and research and we are incredibly grateful to them for sharing their time, expertise and support. 
+Open 3P is the open standard for packaging data. The project to create the standard started June 2021 and contained project partners:
 
-PPP has 5 main aims which will be delivered by 30th November 2022:
+- Open Data Manchester
+- OPRL
+- Ecosurety
+- RECOUP
+- Dsposal
 
-1. Extend the Open3R Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRCs) [data standard](https://opendatamanchester.github.io/Open3R/)
-2. Develop a prototype portal to capture data on geographically located recycling services such as HWRCs, bring banks, instore take back schemes
-to support a comprehensive open database of this information
-3. Develop an open standard for plastic packaging data (Open 3P)
-4. Develop a prototype portal to capture packaging attribute data to enable it to be shared along the plastic packaging value chain and reported on
-5. Determine a sustainable business model and governance structure
+v1.0 of the standard was released August 2022 with a focus on plastic packaging within the United Kingdom geography.
 
-Although this funding and this phase of the project is focussed on plastic packaging, which is what Open 3P covers currently, there is a commitment and desire to extend it to cover all types of packaging.
+v2.0 was released June 2023 and incorported all materials types within the United Kingdom geography.
 
-By improving the data quality, granularity and availability of both packaging data and recycling services data and by enabling these datasets to be linked we believe we can support more sustainable packaging choices. By giving stakeholders visibility of the different parts of the chain we can help designers and manufacturers consider the end-of-life implications of their choices and we can help them determine the difference between a material being technically  recyclable and the practicality of it being recycled. Providing recyclers and reprocessors with detailed data about material types and recycling disruptors we can enable more materials to be kept at a higher value for longer. Improving these datasets also helps deliver better information into the hands of consumers to support them to recycle more. Better data on market trends in packaging can also provide more certainty and unlock investment and innovation so that we can increase our recycling infrastructure and ensure more of our waste packaging ends up recycled.
+Work is currently in development to incorporate other geographies with aims to becoming the global standard for packaging data.
 
-The standard is being developed according to the [OpenStand](https://open-stand.org/) principles of:
+## Improvementing schemas
 
-* Due process
-* Broad consensus
-* Transparency
-* Balance
-* Openness
+We are always interested in practical suggestions for improvements to Open 3P, and our collection of schemas has been growing gradually since it's initital launch in 2021.
 
-## What is an open data standard?
+Open 3P is designed to be a practical and user-friendly solution. We acknowledge that it's impossible to capture every nuance of packaging specifications. Our goal is to provide a simplified yet effective framework.
 
-An open data standard is a set of rules that describe the structure and components of a dataset. Putting rules in place means people and organisations that publish and share data about the same thing can use the same language to talk about it. Having a standard makes it a lot easier to understand and reuse data that has been published and shared. It is especially useful if data is being published and shared by lots of different organisations to make an even bigger dataset. Anyone can then read about the standard, contribute data, or use the data knowing everyone is talking about the same thing.
+## A Simplified Approach
 
-## How is the standard being developed?
+We recognise that packaging details can be intricate. In the spirit of simplicity and user-friendliness, Open 3P intentionally focuses on key elements for exchanging data through the supply chain. While it might seem feasible to include more granular details, we believe in keeping the standard straightforward for the benefit of data capture, exchange and analysis.
 
-The initial standard development was funded by [Innovate UK](https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/innovate-uk), and is being developed through workshops with industry experts over a number of iterations.
+## User-Centric Philosophy
 
-## How to use the standard
+Our commitment is to create a standard that is easy to understand and use. This means making choices that prioritise simplicity over exhaustive complexity. We aim to strike a balance that serves the needs of manufacturers, retailers, compliance schemes and all stakeholders involved.
 
-The documentation here details how to *publish* data to the standard, and how to use data that has been published to the standard. At this stage, the expectation is that data management will be supported by additional applications (such as the packaging portal that is also being developed as part of this project), and it is possible to record and publish data to the standard using the provided csv files in [Section 7](/PPP/7_Supporting_Files/7_2_Example_Files/) of this documentation. 
+In essence, Open 3P is a practical solution that acknowledges the complexity of packaging specifications while ensuring a straightforward and usable exchange standard for the community.

README.md

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+---
+title: Glossary
+description: Open 3P's list of words relating to the packaging value chain.
+---
+
+# Glossary
+
+## API
+- An API, which stands for Application Programming Interface, is a set of rules and protocols that allows different software applications to communicate with each other. In other words, it defines the methods and data formats that applications can use to request and exchange information. APIs enable developers to create software components that can interact and integrate seamlessly with other systems, services, or platforms.
+
+## Base material
+- The bases of substances in the manufacture of packaging materials.
+
+<!-- ## Biodegradable plastic
+- Converts to water, carbon dioxide and biomass over time due to action of micro-organisms.
+
+## Bioplastic
+- Plastics which are sourced from biomass at the beginning of their life (Bio-based), metabolized into organic mass at End of Life (Biodegradable) on both.
+
+## BPF
+- British Plastics Federation.
+
+## BRC
+- British Retail Consortium
+- trade association representing retailers in the UK.
+
+## Ceflex
+- Circular Economy for Flexible packaging
+- Collaboration of over 180 European companies, associations and organisations representing the entire value chain of flexible packaging.
+
+## CEPI
+- European association representing the paper industry. -->
+
+## Complete Packaging
+- Components are combined to make complete packaging.
+
+## Component
+- A unit made from material / several materials / other components
+- it has form and physical attributes (height/length/depth).
+
+## Composite
+- A composite is a material made up of multiple materials, same or different, that are bonded together.
+- Composites are in an unknown and unordered structure; unlike mulitlayer laminates which are in a known, ordered structure.
+
+<!-- ## Compostable plastic
+- Subset of biodegradeable plastics which meet an international standard for biodegradation in an industrial composting facility.  -->
+
+## Controlled List
+- Controlled Lists serve as reference points for key terms and phrases that are commonly used in the packaging industry, which are maintained and administered by the SCB.
+<!-- 
+## Corrugated fibreboard
+- Packaging material consisting of a fluted corrugated sheet and one or two flat liner boards.  -->
+
+## CPG
+- Consumer Packaged Goods
+- merchandise that consumers use up and replace on a frequent basis.
+
+<!-- ## CPI
+- Confederation of Paper Industries
+- leading trade association representing the UK’s paper-based industries. -->
+
+## CSV
+- Stands for "Comma-Separated Values." It is a simple file format used to store tabular data, such as a spreadsheet or a database. In a CSV file, each line of the file corresponds to a row in the table, and each field (or column) within a row is separated by a comma.
+
+## Data Standard
+- A technical specification that describes how data should be stored or exchanged for the consistent collection and interoperability of the data across systems, users and sources.
+
+<!-- ## DEFRA
+- Department of Environment Food & Rural Affairs
+- UK Government Department responsible for legislation pertaining to waste & recycling. -->
+
+## DSHB
+- Data Standard Holding Body.
+
+<!-- ## Ellen Macarthur Foundation
+- Charity committed to creating a circular economy which is designed to eliminate waste & pollution, circulate products and materials and regenerate nature. -->
+
+## EPR
+- Extended Producer Responsibility.
+
+<!-- ## EUPIA
+- European Printing Ink Association. -->
+
+<!-- ## FBB
+- Folding Box Board
+- card used for making light weight cartons
+- for e.g. cereal carton. -->
+
+## FBC
+- Fibre based composite.
+
+<!-- ## FDF
+- Food & Drink Federation
+- represents and advocates for the UK food & drinks industry.
+
+## FEFCO
+- The European Federation of Corrugated Board Manufacturers. 
+
+## FPA
+- Food Service Packaging Association
+- voice of food service packaging.
+
+## FSA
+- Food Standards Agency (UK). -->
+
+## FSC
+- Forest Stewardship Council
+- international organisation whose goal is to ensure forests are managed in an environmentally responsible, socially beneficial and economically viable way. Run a certification scheme with logo used by audited members.
+
+## GSM
+- Grams per square metre
+- measurement of weight used widely for paper. 80 - 100gsm normal office paper. 170 - 200gsm midpoint between paper and card. Greater than 250gsm usually referred to as card.
+<!-- 
+## IGD
+- Institute of Grocery Distribution
+- Research & training organisation serving the UK food & grocery industry. -->
+
+<!-- ## Incpen
+- Industry Council for Packaging & the Environment
+- UK based trade association representing businesses in the packaging supply chain. Promotes the responsible and sustainable use of packaging materials. -->
+
+## Innovate UK
+- Part of UKRI, Innovate UK is the national innovation agency which allocates grants and funding to SMEs (Small & Medium Enterprises) to help them commercialise innovative ideas.
+
+<!-- ## IOM3
+- Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining (UK)
+- Professional engineering, environmental & scientific institution governed by a Royal charter. -->
+
+## JSON
+- JavaScript Object Notation. It is a lightweight data-interchange format that is easy for humans to read and write and for machines to parse and generate. JSON is commonly used to transmit data between a server and a web application, as well as for configuration files and data storage.
+
+## Laminate
+- A multilayer laminate is a material made up of multiple layers of materials, same or different, that are bonded together.
+- Mulitlayer laminates are in a known, ordered structure; unlike a composite which in an unknown and unordered structure.
+
+## LCA
+- Life Cycle Analysis
+- a compilation and evaluation of the inputs, outputs and potential environmental impacts of a product system throughout its life cycle.
+
+## Legacy System
+- A legacy system is an outdated computer system or software still in use, often due to past investments, risk aversion, business criticality, customization, or a lack of resources for replacement.
+
+## Material
+- Made from base materials, combining base materials or other materials, a material is the final substance which is used to make components.
+
+## Micron
+- μm
+- equal to 1 micrometre which is 0.001millimetres. Common unit of measure for thin flexible films.
+
+<!-- ## Mobius Loop
+- Well known symbol to indicate an item is recyclable although it has no usage rules.
+  -->
+<!-- ## MPMA
+- Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association (UK). -->
+
+<!-- ## MRF
+- Materials Recycling Facility. -->
+
+## Open Data Standard
+- Open Standards are standards made available to the general public and are developed (or approved) and maintained via a collaborative and consensus-driven process.
+
+<!-- ## Oxo-degradable plastic
+- Neither a bioplastic nor a biodegradable plastic but a conventional plastic mixed with an additive to imitate biodegradation
+- results in microplastics which do not break down at molecular level like biodegradable and compostable plastics. -->
+
+## PEFC
+- Program for the Endorsement of Forest Certification
+- international organisation promoting responsible forest management. Unlike the FSC which has a single global standard, the PEFC recognises and endorses the use of national and alternative schemes.
+
+<!-- ## PPWD/PPWR
+- Packaging & Packaging Waste Directive/Regulation
+- EU legislation to manage packaging and packaging waste. -->
+
+## Primary Packaging
+- Packaging used to contain a single sales unit to sell to customers.
+
+## Relationship List
+- A relationship list is a user-defined list used in data standards to specify the relationships between different data elements. Unlike controlled lists relationship lists are populated by the user to provide context and clarity to the data being recorded.
+
+## RIC
+- Resin Identification code
+- Numbers used to identify the type of plastic used in an item
+- usually combined with a mobius loop.
+
+<!-- ## RPC
+- Reusable plastic container. -->
+
+<!-- ## RSC
+- Regular slotted container
+- refers to a cardboard box. -->
+
+## SCB
+- Standard Custodian Board.
+
+## Schema
+- Logical structured hierarchy of information.
+
+## Secondary Packaging
+- Packaging used to group several units together.
+
+## Shipment Packaging
+- Packaging used to ship single or multiple sales units to customers.
+
+## Single Source of Truth
+ - In information science and information technology, single source of truth (SSOT) architecture, or single point of truth (SPOT) architecture, for information systems is the practice of structuring information models and associated data schemas such that every data element is mastered (or edited) in only one place.
+- [Singe source of truth wikipedia article](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single_source_of_truth){target=_blank}
+
+<!-- ## SSPP
+- UKRI’s Smart Sustainable Plastic Packaging Challenge is a UK Government investment in sustainable plastics packaging innovation & research. -->
+
+<!-- ## SUP
+- Single Use Plastic. -->
+
+## Tertiary Packaging
+- Used to group secondary packaging units together while being transported or handled. Also known as transit packaging.
+
+<!-- ## UK Plastics Packaging Tax
+- The Plastic Packaging Tax is a policy initiative in the United Kingdom aimed at reducing the use of single-use plastics and promoting environmental sustainability. It came into effect on April 1, 2022. Tax is liable on any plastic not containing 30% recycled content.
+
+## UK Plastics Pact
+- The UK Plastics Pact is a collaborative initiative in the United Kingdom that brings together businesses, governments, and other organizations with the goal of reducing plastic waste and promoting a circular economy for plastics.
+
+## UKCPN
+- The UK Circular Plastics Network is a 5000+ strong community of individuals from business, academia and government and non-governmental organisations, innovators, funders and policy makers.
+
+## UKRI
+- UK Research and Innovation,a government organization that oversees and funds research and innovation activities in the United Kingdom. -->
+
+## UUID
+- Universally Unique Identifier is a 128-bit identifier that is used to uniquely identify information or entities in a distributed computing environment. 
+
+<!-- ## VFFS
+- Vertical Form Fill Seal
+- Packaging system to form bags from flexible film.
+
+## WRAP
+- A non-profit organization that works with businesses, governments, and communities to create a more sustainable and resource-efficient economy. Their areas of focus include reducing food waste, promoting recycling, and encouraging sustainable resource management practices. -->