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Using Substrates Creatively for Eye Catching Design

Thu, 06 May 2010 14:19:00 +1000

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.

New Solutions In Sustainable Plastic

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 19:21:00 +1000

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.

Smart and Handsome: Design Innovations In Sustainable Packaging

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 09:53:00 +1000

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.

Businesses Big and Small Embrace Sustainable Packaging

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 15:27:00 +1100

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?

Truth In Advertising: How To Avoid Greenwashing

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 10:32:00 +1100

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?

Sustainable packaging made easy: The Packaging Impact Quick Evaluation Tool

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:17:00 +1100

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.

Greening At Home: Sustainable Housewares Packaging

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:36:00 +1100

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.

Beyond Skin Deep: The Business of Sustainable Cosmetics Packaging

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:29:00 +1100

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?

Old Wine, New Bottles: Putting Wine In Sustainable Glass

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:27:00 +1100

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.

Getting Started With Sustainable Packaging

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 17:39:00 +1100

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.

The New Bottom Line: Sustainable Packaging and Your Business

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 11:00:00 +1100

With consumers becoming increasingly environmentally conscious, and with the costs of materials and transport continually rising, sustainable packaging solutions are becoming increasingly relevant to businesses both large and small. In this first blog post, we take a look at what sustainable packaging is, and where it's heading.