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Using Substrates Creatively for Eye Catching Design
May 6, 2010
With the incredible variety of different materials and technologies we have now have at our disposal, we no longer need to rely on the same old substrates. Now, design firms can take a brief from a client and use any number of substrates and technologies to ensure that the resulting product perfectly echoes the essence of the brand.
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New Solutions In Sustainable Plastic
April 13, 2010
Packaging, in all its forms, accounts for much of plastic production worldwide. In the waste it creates, and the time it takes to break down, conventional plastic has very real implications for the health of our planet. So who is doing something about it? In this week's post, we take a look at two forward-thinking plastic packaging solutions.
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Smart and Handsome: Design Innovations In Sustainable Packaging
April 7, 2010
As consumers try to put their money where their consciences are, a range of progressive design companies around the world have responded by embracing the stripped back, less-is-more approach central to sustainable packaging. In this week's post, we take a look at four of the best and most inspiring eco-friendly packaging designs we've seen.
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Businesses Big and Small Embrace Sustainable Packaging
March 31, 2010
As consumers become increasingly concerned with reducing their environmental impact, more and more companies big and small in Australia and overseas are moving toward sustainable packaging models. So what packaging innovations are being made, and how do they affect the bottom line?
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Truth In Advertising: How To Avoid Greenwashing
March 24, 2010
Consumers are becoming increasingly suspicious of what is called "greenwashing"––companies using green marketing devices to foster an environmentally responsible public image while doing very little to actually change the way they operate. So what exactly is greenwashing in practice, and how can you avoid it?
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Sustainable packaging made easy: The Packaging Impact Quick Evaluation Tool
March 17, 2010
With sustainable packaging now making as much business sense as environmental sense, business are looking for quick, usable tools they can use to evaluate their supply chain and find innovative, cost-effective paths toward sustainable packaging models. Enter the Packaging Impact Quick Evaluation Tool (PIQET), a tool specifically designed for Australian industry.
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Greening At Home: Sustainable Housewares Packaging
March 9, 2010
The housewares industry faces a difficult challenge in its move toward sustainability. For one, many housewares companies manufacture and package their goods overseas, where recycled materials are scarce and regulations less strict. But there are creative solutions available––and, as we'll see, a lot of them are being practiced right in our own backyard.
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Beyond Skin Deep: The Business of Sustainable Cosmetics Packaging
March 3, 2010
The sustainable cosmetics industry is booming, with industry analysts predicting that sales will reach over 2 billion Euros in Europe alone this year. So what sustainable packaging options are available for cosmetics companies, and what companies are doing it right?
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Old Wine, New Bottles: Putting Wine In Sustainable Glass
February 24, 2010
In last week's post we looked at how you could get started in sustainable packaging––what steps you can take, what options are available across the life cycle of your packaging, and how you can make it work for your business. This week we're going to take a closer look at the materials themselves––and in particular, that most iconic of packaging forms: the wine bottle.
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Getting Started With Sustainable Packaging
February 16, 2010
In our last blog post, we looked at what sustainable packaging is, and how it works in practice. This week, we're going to take a look at how you can get started with sustainable packaging––what steps you can take, what options are available, and how you can make it work for your business.