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Designing packaging for recycling is critically important to a more circular economy. Collaboration across the value chain is key to accelerating change. Take a look at innovation in action in this video. #recycling #packaginginnovation

How do we, the plastics industry, educate more people on the benefits of plastic and the work going on for design and reuse of valuable materials?? There are over 1 million people in the plastics industry in the USA and I am sure at least 50,000 are on this networking platform alone yet I hardly see anyone passing on the good that plastics does or the efforts that are made for design for recycling, recycling and even how plastics overall is often the best life cycle choice. Bad, misinformed information is passed on mostly unchallenged. Disappointing! We the professionals in the industry need to pass this information along and educate. Please like, repost , forward the feed to friends by text, WhatsApp or whatever you prefer. We need to spread the word. Let’s stand up and educate. Pass it along. Plastic is Good!!

Sustainable packaging #consusglobal #elevateprocurement #packaging #sustainablepackaging #strategicsourcing #esggoals #sustainablesupplychain #sustainability

#Sustainable packaging is the art of making design and business choices while keeping a close eye on the overall environmental #impact throughout the packaging's lifecycle—without compromising its intended purpose. But what are the hurdles on the road to sustainable packaging design? Choosing the Right Materials: It all begins with the #materials. Opting for materials that are easily #recyclable, demand less energy for extraction or transformation, and reduce landfill waste is the foundation of sustainable packaging. Additionally, selecting plant-based inks and glues over petroleum-based counterparts ensures user safety and avoids polluting our precious natural resources upon disposal. Handpicking materials with the right physical and chemical characteristics upfront, tailored to the specific application, is pivotal for aligning sustainability goals. Optimizing Material Usage: #Less is often more. Designers should aim to use just the necessary amount of material to minimize environmental impact—avoiding the temptation to overdesign packaging to make products seem larger than they actually are. This common tactic among traditional consumer product companies, which enlarges boxes and bags on shelves, needs a reevaluation. Not only does it introduce waste in packaging, but often frustrates and angers consumers who may feel deceived. Trade-offs between product case parts designed for handling and packaging robustness should be considered. Sometimes, minor enhancements to product strength, at minimal cost, can result in significant packaging reduction. Not only does this trim shipping expenses for bulkier, heavier products, but it also diminishes environmental repercussions upon disposal. Embedding Packaging into the Business Model: Complete the sustainability journey by integrating the right packaging design into your business model. Packaging that can be reused multiple times significantly slashes environmental impact. Embracing reusable, refillable, and repurposable packaging may present complex design, operational, and business challenges. Addressing these challenges requires deep expertise, but the commitment leads to competitive #advantage in the form of enhanced branding, cost savings, and a brighter sustainability outlook. #consusglobal #elevateprocurement #sustainability #sustainablepackaging #sourcingstrategy #esggoals #sustainablesourcing #logistics

Why do we choose to work with cardboard? I’ll give you one guess… “Is it because it’s the best option for the environment?” The short answer is: yes. Our corrugated cardboard is made from natural, renewable resources and we use up to 88% recycled fibres. We use this to create our recyclable, sustainable packaging solutions. But, there are many more benefits to choosing cardboard than just this. It also allows us to make strong, durable packaging solutions that are able to protect products at every stage of the supply chain. As well as produce appealing packaging that will stand out in the retail environment. If you’re ready for your business to benefit from cardboard packaging… Get in touch. #design #sustainability #innovation

How do you describe your “sustainable packaging” if you aren’t allowed to use the word “sustainable”. How do you talk about it? If you can’t use other words, chances are it’s just a buzzword. What does sustainable packaging mean to you?

Things you might not know about corrugated cardboard... ✂️ It can be printed with virtually any design, making it incredibly versatile for packaging needs. 🌱 It's biodegradable and non-toxic, but also easily recyclable—helping to reduce environmental impact. 🌳 When recycled, it can save the equivalent of 34 million trees each year in the UK—a remarkable contribution to sustainability! 💡 It's simply a general term for "heavy-duty paper of various strengths." Who knew? Choose corrugated cardboard for your eco-friendly, customisable packaging solutions! 🌍♻️ #CorrugatedCardboard #SustainablePackaging #RecyclingAwareness #FitForPurpose #PackagingSolutions #Customisable #CardboardPackaging #DidYouKnow

Skinny design approach as lever to reduce excess packaging.

While the materials are important, the methods are perhaps more important. We can’t get around using materials. No matter what we do we’re going to need boxes, dunnage, tape, envelopes, etc. to get products around the world. This is why the method in which packaging is handled is so important. Here are some of the top considerations when it comes to sustainable methods in packaging: 🌱 EDUCATING CONSUMERS Consumers want to recycle but they need it to be easy; simply telling consumers how to go about recycling your materials makes a word of difference. 🌱 DAMAGES Damages have a heavy impact on the environment; if a product arrives damaged all of the materials, transportation costs, etc. go to waste. This waste has a huge impact on environmental damage. 🌱 REUSABLE Being able to re-use materials makes all of the efforts that went into the product (from the transportation costs to the material costs) run that much further. 🌱 RETURNS Returns also have an impact due to the wasted materials; companies have created clever ways of avoiding returns by having more interactive ways of trying products and learning everything you need to know about them before you buy. 🌱 FACTORY EFFICIENCY Smart warehouses are becoming the way of the future; these warehouses are focused on limiting emissions and ensuring that they are using the most green ways of doing business. 🌱 MATERIAL DESIGN Sustainable packaging means going beyond the materials themselves and considering how much product you are using and how you are configuring the package; too much void fill is a waste and too little leads to damage. 🌱 WATER We have a global water shortage that will only get worse if we don’t make changes. It takes a lot of water to produce packaging materials and run a distribution center. If you have a business and want to be as eco-friendly as possible, consider reaching out to Next Press to help you with all of your packaging needs! Not only can we help with pre-existing packaging, but we can also design something from scratch. Our company is committed to making sure your product arrives safely to its destination. 🍃 Visit next-press.com to get started! #custompackaging #smallbusiness #nextpress #independentsellers #design #designstudio #packagedesign #boxdesign #digitalpackaging #digitalprinting #corrugated #corrugatedpackaging #ecofriendly #sustainability #sustainablepackaging #graphicdesign #structuraldesign #etsy #etsysellers #etsysellersofinstagram #designinspo #designinspiration #brandidentity #packagingsolutions #packagingdesigninspo #packagingonlineshop #ecopackaging #yournationalneighbor