In an article on the meddeviceonline website, Sean Hägen of BlackHägen Design discusses the importance of Human Factors Engineering (HFE) or Usability Engineering (UE) in the design of medical devices, with a focus on packaging and labelling. Here are the key points from this article: What is HFE or UE? HFE, also known as UE, […]
In a recent article on the Packworld website, eighteen leading women in the packaging industry were interviewed. In this post, we highlight some key points from some of the interviewees. The women were asked a series of questions about their careers in packaging, how they started, what/who inspired them and what challenges they faced as […]
Pro Carton is the European Association of Carton and Cartonboard (ECMA) manufacturers. Every year Pro Carton Awards runs the Carton Excellence Awards, with winners in different categories and an overall winner. Its main purpose is to promote the use of cartons and educate stakeholders about cartons. In this post, we bring you a selection of […]
This is a 2-day summit which promises “to provide a platform for value chain leaders to frankly discuss strategic roadblocks and identify opportunities to align business, regulation and society around a circular, net zero packaging ecosystem.” (Packaging Summit, Earth website). It includes three connected events: -the Sustainable Packaging Summit (with a mission to bring together […]
In this post, we summarise a report, Finding a Cost-effective Path to Net Zero by Centrica Business Solutions which examines if it is possible for businesses to keep energy costs manageable while still achieving their decarbonisation goals. Who are Centrica Business Solutions? Extract from Centrica’s the website “We’re supporting the journey to net zero, with energy […]
This post is a summary of a very detailed McKinsey article entitled The potential impact of reusable packaging., written by Felix Gruenewald, Jon Haag, Franziska Hornyai, Oskar Lingqvist, and Daniel Nordigården. The primary objective of the McKinsey article is to contribute to the ongoing discourse on packaging choices and sustainability. To achieve this, the authors […]
Pro Carton, the European Association of Cartonboard and Carton Manufacturers commissioned a study to calculate the “cradle-to-grave” carbon emissions of carton packaging and compared results to the same study in 2018. The results of this study were published in an executive summary on the ProCarton website. Study Methodology The method applied is in accordance with […]
Using one colour only in your packaging design can be as effective as more elaborate 4, 5 or 6 colour options while costing less. Special finishes can be added to further enhance the look of the carton. In a post on the Dieline.com website, Jessica Deseo showcases 15 of their favourite monochrome designs. In this […]
An article on businessplus.ie examined the level of preparedness of Irish businesses for Ireland’s 2050 carbon neutral target. The government have set a target for Ireland to be carbon neutral by 2050 and for this to happen, every organisation must play its part and take action by making sustainability a business imperative and a leadership […]
In a recent article on the Euroactiv website, author Valentina Romano reported on the EU Parliament’s decision on May 11th 2023 to vote in favour of a proposal for a new directive to clamp down on false carbon neutral or “green” claims and also to ban products intentionally designed for early obsolescence. The measures aim […]
