Plastic-free SD Card Carton Innovative Carton Design An ingenious redesign of a memory card carton by a young graphic designer has completely eliminated the need for the plastic blister pack. The clever design uses a simple perforation which can be burst open to allow the user to take out the memory card. This creative design […]
Packaging Sustainability and Consumer Attitudes Do your consumers care about the sustainability of your packaging or is all the talk about sustainability simply “noise”? A number of recent events show that both consumers and retailers care about sustainability. In this article, we look at a number of these events which show the level of concern […]
Replace Plastic in your Window Cartons with Plant-based Film If you are looking to increase the sustainability of your window-patched cartons, you may be interested in a new eco-friendly window patch material that we use at Dollard Packaging. How is the eco-friendly film made? This film is made primarily from cellulose acetate flakes which are […]
Do sustainability logos on packaging affect consumer purchase decisions? Amid a torrent of media coverage on the issue of sustainability, many FMCG companies feel that sustainability claims on packaging are important to consumer purchase decisions. This article summarises a report on a study commissioned by US-based Quad Packaging to answer this latter question. Big Brands […]
In this third and final blog on the topic of Carton Sustainability – Facts vs Fiction, we will reproduce some excellent infographic from procarton.com which separate the myths from the facts. (Pro Carton is the European Association of Carton and Cartonboard manufacturers. ) The following 3 infographics will explore further truths and myths behind the […]
In this second of three blogs on the topic of Carton Sustainability – Facts vs Fiction, we will reproduce some excellent infographic from procarton.com which separate the myths from the facts. (Pro Carton is the European Association of Carton and Cartonboard manufacturers. ) The following 3 infographics will explore further truths and myths behind the […]
Myths and Facts about the Manufacture of Cartonboard – Part 1 of 3 Questions and Confusion about Sustainability Which form of packaging is the most sustainable? Where does the wood that is used to make European cartons come from? Are tropical rainforests being cut down for the manufacturer of cartons in Europe? There is so […]
Modern Meals Change to Sustainable Carton Packaging In an article for Packaging Digest, Rick Lingle interviews Jennifer Eiseman, senior brand manager of US food manufacturer, Modern Family Meals about their move from plastic bags to gabled cartons (made of 100% recyclable paperboard) for their protein-packed pastas and meals kits. Why were bags originally chosen for […]
Sugar Bowl Bakery Uses Sustainable Packaging A family owned Californian bakery, the Sugar Bowl Bakery have converted their window cartons to 100% compostable packaging and have also reduced their carbon footprint by 72%, writes Anne Marie Mohan in an article for www.greenerpackage.com. Why compostable food cartons? Their decision was led by their goal to have […]
