Designing package for anything but the marketing and branding needs is not a straightforward and intuitive process. This is because designing for recovery (DfR) at the end of the useful life of a package, or design for environmental performance (DfE) …
The Packaging System and Sustainability
COMPASS (Comparative Packaging Assessment) embodies life cycle thinking in the design process. It is a screening life cycle assessment (LCA) tool that puts into operations the Definition of Sustainable Packaging published by the Sustainable Packaging Coalition in 2007. This Definition …
Going Green: Tips for a small business
Even the smallest of businesses can impact the environment by adopting some simple sustainability practices. The more a company commits to being sustainable, the greater the impact it can have. Simple eco-friendly steps can have a surprisingly large effect on …