Sustainability Starts Here
Recently, the phrase “circular economy” has become the latest craze in sustainability news and initiatives. A circular economy is a system that strives for little to no waste; products are used to their maximum potential and then materials are resourced …
Packaging sustainability should be pretty straight forward. All packaging is made from a handful of material classes that undergo conversion processes to create the package shape and form needed to protect the product. These materials and processes, including how packaging …
Source reduction is a simple yet effective strategy that is both eco-friendly and fiscally responsible. Following “lean design” principles compels the designer to minimize material usage in packages and reconsider disposable containers designed for one-time use. Source reduction lessens the …
Being innovative is something that every company strives for, but what makes a company truly innovative? Maybe the answer lies within how companies design products and what they focus on. Traditionally Product Design has focused on desirability, functionality and manufacturability. …
Companies such as CHEP manage many wood pallet configurations as a pooled resource with relatively long lifespan. These pallets are used and repaired many times to maximize the investment in material, cost, and design. Pallets also come in expendable variety …
Some companies try to implement sustainability by directing an in-house champion to oversee the process. This is usually a recipe for failure. Fortunately, expert help is available.
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For sustainability to truly take hold and deliver real …
During uncertain times, businesses will be tempted to shift their attention to budget cuts and other cost-saving steps with sustainability programs likely being among the casualties. Those who embrace sustainability as a part of mainstream product development, however, realize that …
We are all familiar with packaging because it passes through our lives in various forms. Yet, not everyone is aware of the types of packaging that work in the background to bring the huge assortment of products including fresh and …
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) …