Cartonboard Production and Water Use Infographic This excellent infographic from www.procarton.com shows how water is used in the production of cartonboard (the cardboard on which we print your cartons or sleeves) . The good news for users of cartonboard packaging that it is currently the most sustainable form of packaging available. This infographic shows us […]
On Pack Information and Purchase Motivation This is an article on the Hartman Group website on what sort of information on packaging will motivate a consumer to buy. It’s not enough to have information about the products characteristics, consumers want broader information also. Who are the Hartman Group? The Hartman Group is a US research […]
Sustainable Packaging Goals US retailing giant, Target has introduced new packaging sustainability goals. This is further evidence of the massive trend towards more sustainable packaging. One of the largest retail chains in the world, US chain Target has announced five new sustainable packaging goals. Target has already taken the lead on this by announcing a […]
Lidloc – Paper Coffee Cup Design With Integrated Paper Lid As the worldwide movement towards more sustainable packaging gathers momentum, Metsa Board have unveiled a ground breaking new paper lid for disposable paper cups. Metsa Board are Finnish manufacturer of paper and cartonboard. Metsaboard launched the new, innovative design at the Packaging Innovations Exhibition held in […]
Minnesota cities plan to ban non-sustainable packaging A recent article in the StarTribune.com reported that the governors of the city of St. Paul (in the state of Minnesota, USA) are proposing to prohibit the use of food packaging that is not reusable, recyclable or compostable. This ban would apply to food businesses in the city […]
Eco-Friendly Carton Design Packworld.com featured an interesting article on the redesign of a homeopathic ointment stick packaging which was motivated by a drive for more eco-friendly packaging as well as a desire for an updated package design. Hyland’s are producers of homoeopathic remedies since 1903. They wanted to revamp the packaging for their “Bumps and Bruises” […]
Do consumers buy more from companies they perceive as “green” or sustainable in any way, including whether or not your packaging is compostable/recycled? Yes, according to a new research! This research was carried out by Serviceplan Corporate Reputation communication agency in conjunction with Biesalski & Company management consultancy. Over 8,100 buyers and customers from 104 companies in […]
This packaging is a very good example of the type of sustainable packaging that may help sway a consumer towards a particular brand if he/she is choosing between two otherwise very similar brands. Features of this sustainable packaging. This packaging has no inner plastic bag and has an easy open/close mechanism. It has a small […]
This infographic from www.procarton.com show the type of energy that is used in the cartonboard manufacturing process. The good news is that 56% of the primary energy used in cartonboard manufacturing is biomass-based. Biomass is fuel that is developed from organic materials, a renewable and sustainable source of energy used to create electricity or other […]
This wonderful infographic from Procarton shows the journey of the cartonboard that is used in carton packaging. We will be producing the rest of these infographics in future newsletters. Dollard Packaging are Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified. Talk to us if you would like to know more about the sustainability of the board used in […]
