By Erin Judge, contributing writer, PostPress As sustainability becomes a growing priority for consumers, the print and packaging industries are facing mounting scrutiny. A recent study featured in The Wall Street Journal, conducted by consulting firm Aura, found that 37% of consumers in the US and Canada have opted not to purchase products due to unsustainable packaging, … [Read more...] about Responsibility, Collaboration and Clarity: Navigating Dynamic Sustainability Demands in Print and Packaging
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Challenging the ‘Paperless Ideal’: The Sustainable Reality of Direct Mail
By Jules VanSant, executive director, Two Sides North America Many business owners striving to adopt eco-friendly practices have begun to view direct mail and other responsible paper use with skepticism based on false information and “greenwashing.” However, the paper and mailing industries have long been proactive in implementing sustainable practices that not only mitigate … [Read more...] about Challenging the ‘Paperless Ideal’: The Sustainable Reality of Direct Mail
Luxury Meets Sustainability: The Enduring Appeal of Embellishments in Luxury Packaging
By Erin Judge, contributing writer, PostPress Simplicity is emerging as a key theme in today’s packaging trends, driven by consumers’ preference for modern, minimalist designs in combination with their heightened sensitivity to sustainability. This shift has extended into the luxury goods market, where brand owners and packaging designers must navigate the challenge of … [Read more...] about Luxury Meets Sustainability: The Enduring Appeal of Embellishments in Luxury Packaging
Mixed Forests Are the Forests of the Future
As climate change progresses, various forms of forest damage are expected to become more common. The risk of damage can be reduced by diversifying the proportions of tree species. By Elina Hovinen and Maria Latokartano, Metsä Group In 2015, an agreement was signed in Paris by 195 states which committed themselves to restricting the temperature rise to clearly below 2° C, … [Read more...] about Mixed Forests Are the Forests of the Future
Metallic Transfer Decorating, the Sustainable Choice for Print & Packaging
By Steven Schnoll, Schnoll Media Consulting Sustainability is becoming increasingly important for the packaging world, including cartons, labels and more. Sustainability is not just a buzzword but a core part of the packaging industry value chain. Today, consumers, brands, packagers and governmental regulators are heavily focused on the environment and the demand for … [Read more...] about Metallic Transfer Decorating, the Sustainable Choice for Print & Packaging
Whimsical Goat Box Makes Sustainability Statement
Edited by Erin La Row, editor, PostPress When the owners of Big Picture Farm, a small, hillside goat dairy and farmstead confectionery and creamery located in Townshend, Vermont, wanted to create a fun and whimsical milk caramels gift box to add to its Valentine’s collection, owner Louisa Conrad had a design in mind. “We wanted to have a box that featured our goat in a … [Read more...] about Whimsical Goat Box Makes Sustainability Statement
Sustainability Certifications and Reporting Directives
by Karen Kromat, sustainable program manager, Case Paper In January 2016, the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDG) were developed. These goals have changed business culture on a global level. There are 17 goals that relate to peace, prosperity, people and the planet. The aim of this resolution is to end poverty, fight inequalities related to diversity, … [Read more...] about Sustainability Certifications and Reporting Directives
Metsä Board’s Ultralight Pizza Box Concept Wins 2024 WorldStar Award
Press release submitted on behalf of Metsä Board Metsä Board, part of Metsä Group, has been selected as one of the winners in the 2024 WorldStar awards for their ultralight pizza box concept developed together with Adara Pakkaus and other industry experts. A total of 435 entries from 41 countries were included in this year’s competition. The awarded ultralight pizza box … [Read more...] about Metsä Board’s Ultralight Pizza Box Concept Wins 2024 WorldStar Award
The Importance of Paper in Learning and Literacy
By Kathi Rowzie, president, Two Sides North America Over the last two decades, technology has become part of almost every facet of our lives. The expansion of broadband, smartphones and portable technology has changed how we communicate, access information, work and learn. While many of these changes are positive, there is growing evidence that this isn’t always the case. … [Read more...] about The Importance of Paper in Learning and Literacy
FSEA and Members Focusing Heavily on Sustainability Strategies
By Jeff Peterson, editor-in-chief, PostPress, and FSEA executive director It’s apparent over the last several years that the focus on sustainability, especially as it relates to packaging, is not going away. Brand owners and consumers are asking questions on what is recyclable or repulpable and what is not. Folding cartons and labels containing metallic decoration have … [Read more...] about FSEA and Members Focusing Heavily on Sustainability Strategies