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 …
Design for Sustainable Packaging: Source Reduction
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 …
Sustainable Product Design Considerations
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. …
A Profile of Wood in Packaging
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 …
“It’s Never Been Easier”- Five Reasons to Commit to Sustainability in a Volatile Economy
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.
It’s never been easier
For sustainability to truly take hold and deliver real …
“Legislation”-Five Reasons to Commit to Sustainability in a Volatile Economy
With an eye on the global economy, anxious businesses will likely be tempted to pull back the reins on sustainability. Here is reason number 4 why sustainability initiatives should continue uninterrupted.
Legislation
Anyone with facilities outside of the United States …
“Customer Loyalty”- Five Reasons to Commit to Sustainability in a Volatile Economy
During uncertain times, businesses are tempted to shift their attention to budget cuts and other cost-saving steps with sustainability programs likely being among the casualties. Here is reason number 3 why that’s not such a good idea…
Customer Loyalty
Today …
“Innovation”- Five Reasons to Commit to Sustainability in a Volatile Economy
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 …
“Lean is Green”- Five Reasons to Commit to Sustainability in a Volatile Economy
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. On the other hand, forward-thinking companies who embrace sustainability as a part of mainstream …
Transport Packaging and COMPASS LCA
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 …