Posts Tagged ‘paper’
Monday, November 28th, 2011
With a global recession negatively affecting many industries there are some industries experiencing phenomenal growth. One example is the paper packaging market which according to recent research, is expected to hit $236 billion dollars globally before the end of 2011. Further, in emerging markets such as China, Brazil, and India, the growth is expected to persist. The consumer demand in North America and Europe is also on the rise.
So why the growth in this market? Various factors such as the ability to recycle, convenience, and cost-effectiveness can be attributed. The main advantage the paper packaging industry has through is its environmentally friendliness. Combined with quality, paper packaging is a viable packaging option in our modern world that is concerned about sustainability. As technologies and innovations continue to evolve, the paper packaging market only gets stronger providing manufacturers with more customized solutions.
This report comes as no surprise to anyone who has observed packaging in a retail setting over the past handful of years. Paper packaging is replacing many types of plastics packaging. Consumer behavior is changing, demanding less packaging that is recyclable and marketers and packaging manufacturers are capitalizing on the opportunities.
Tags:Eco-Friendly, packaging, paper, recycle, retail packaging, sustainable packaging
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Friday, November 18th, 2011
Soon, the first paper wine bottle will be released in the UK. That’s right, a paper wine bottle. The carbon footprint of a paper wine bottle is only 10% of a glass wine bottle, hence the appeal.
With the UK poised to run out of space for landfill within seven years, the bottle’s makers claim biodegradable packaging will become a paramount issue for both consumers and manufacturers. The paper wine bottle is compostable and decomposes in weeks. The wine bottles feature a similar bag to that found in wine boxes so the wine can keep longer.
Transportation costs of the paper wine bottle will also be greatly reduced. The paper wine bottle weighs only 55g compared with 500g for a glass wine bottle.
While paper wine bottles sound great in theory, there will be huge challenges. Venturing into the wine market is more adventurous. “How wine looks is incredibly important; it’s such an arcane business,” said Adam Lechmere, news editor at Decanter magazine. “Consumers don’t care so much about whether wine is green or not.”
Stay tuned to see if this form of wine packaging catches on.
Tags:biodegradable, compost, landfill, paper, waste, wine, wine packaging
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Wednesday, October 5th, 2011
Responding to a campaign by Greenpeace, toy giant Mattel announced Wednesday that it will stop buying paper and packaging from Asia Pulp and Paper. The environmental group has linked Asia Pulp and Paper to rain forest deforestation in Indonesia.
Going forward, Mattel will increase the amount of recycled and sustainable fiber used in its packaging and products. The move will focus on using post-consumer recycled content whenever possible and avoiding virgin fiber from controversial sources. The toy maker also said it intends to increase the amount of recycled paper it uses, and to increase the use of wood products certified by the Forest Stewardship Council.
By the end of 2011, 70 percent of Mattel’s paper packaging will be made from recycled material or sustainable fiber. It aims to raise that to 85 percent by the end of 2015.
Mattel’s earlier environmental changes included eliminating plastic-coated wire ties that used to be used to secure Barbie dolls and other goods to their boxes. That effort was spearheaded by Wal-Mart.
Indonesia has one of the fastest rates of forest destruction in the world. Indonesia’s rain forest, the largest in the world after those in the Amazon and the Congo, is home to orangutans, tigers, elephants, clouded leopards and scores of other endangered plants and animals. The Indonesian government estimates that nearly 2.5 million acres of rain forest is being lost every year, according to Greenpeace.
Tags:Barbie, deforestation, green packaging, Greenpeace, Mattel, paper, post-consumer recycled, rain forest, recycled
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Wednesday, September 7th, 2011
By 2015, paper use in magazines, newspapers, and books is expected to fall between 12 and 20 percent from 2010 levels. With the increased use of tablets nationwide, there is no surprise at this report. In 2010, tablets exploded onto the market where by the end of their first year, 15 million tablet computers were in use. North America alone accounted for 10 million and by 2015, that number is expected to grow to 200 million.
Some people out there thought that the newspaper industry would be a thing of the past by now. Where will it be in 2015- just three short years away?
As paper use falls, the packaging market will also see big changes. Environmentally friendly packaging growth is expected to really take off with degradable packaging experiencing the most demand growth. As manufacturing technology continues refine degradable packaging to expand its uses, the sky will be the limit. The development of degradable packaging has been slow as researchers are testing materials such as mushrooms, banana leaves, and coconuts.
Right now, recycled content packaging is the largest green packaging sector by far because it is far more developed. What will packaging look like in 2015?
Tags:degradable packaging, green packaging, iPad, Magazines, newspaper, paper, recycle, samsung galaxy, tablets
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Monday, July 18th, 2011
Lego, Mattel, and Disney have recently been facing pressure from Greenpeace to change their packaging. The environmental group accused all three companies of using packaging material sourced from trees that were cleared from the Indonesian rainforest. The materials were coming from Asia Pulp and Paper who Greenpeace calls the worst forest offender in Indonesia. Aside from demanding that the three toy companies quit buying their packaging materials from APP, Greenpeace also called on them to implement new sustainable packaging policies for all pulp and paper products.
In response, Lego has just announced that they’re aiming to reduce the amount of their packaging materials as well as only use pulp and paper products that are FSC certified. Because of their new policy, they will be prohibited from buying packaging materials from APP.
Mattel released a statement confirming that they put a hold on purchasing supplies from APP and have a sustainable packaging policy on the way. Greenpeace however has criticized Mattel’s response due to a lack of timelines and figures.
Disney has yet to respond to the allegations.
Tags:Disney, Eco-Friendly, FSC, FSC certified paper, Greenpeace, Lego, Mattel, packaging, paper, sustainable packaging
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Friday, July 23rd, 2010
Unilever, a founding member of the SPC (Sustainable Packaging Coalition), has released its Sustainable Paper and Board Packaging Sourcing Policy that outlines their paper sourcing goals over the next decade. Packaging News reported that currently, 62% of Unilever’s paper and board is sustainably sourced. The company set a target to source 75% of its paper and board from sustainably managed forests by 2015, reaching 100% by 2020. This initiative is part of the company’s commitment to help combat deforestation and climate change. Unilever says they’re the first global FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) company to commit to sustainable sourcing within a defined timeframe.
Sourcing preferences will be awarded to supplies delivered through the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) although Unilever will also accept paper and board from other sources adhering to their policy’s implementation guidelines. The policy also requires all suppliers to have mechanisms in place to ensure that the paper packaging is made from recycled fiber or from virgin fiber sources and that virgin fiber comes from forests that are not being converted to plantations or non-forest use.
Unilever will also add certification logos to its product packaging for environmentally conscious consumers who want to be able to identify them.
More info:
Unilever Packaging Sustainability
Tags:deforestation, eco-frendly, environment, forest management, FSC, green packaging, paper, SPC, sustainable, unilever
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Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009
Living a more sustainable lifestyle doesn’t happen overnight. It’s unlikely that you go to bed a fossil fuel hog and wake up the next day with your hybrid car and carrying reusable grocery bags. It’s a continual learning process. It’s also about recognizing the impact of your daily habits and understanding what it takes to change them. For example, take a magazine and consider it’s impact on the environment. You probably think that if you recycle them you are doing your part. To some extent this is true but did you ever think about the resources used to make the original magazine? Do you know if you subscribe to a magazine that is made out of recycled paper or not? Many magazines are in fact made out of recycled paper which significantly cuts down on the amount of resources needed to print them. One such magazine is the popular Everyday With Rachel Ray. For a list of more magazines go to better magazine list.
You may think now that you’ve subscribed to a magazine printed on recycled paper (which you of course plan to recycle when you’re done reading) you’ve really done your part. However, even this can be improved upon for the die hard green goers. I’d like to introduce you to the electronic magazine subscription. Available through your computer and involved in the destruction of zero trees. Described by Barnes and Noble as
“…delivered to the recipient’s email address. Scores of titles available. An Eco-Friendly gift because these subscriptions are paperless and are delivered electronically- not by mail carrier.”
It’s everything the environment ever wanted.
For more information visit:
Grist
Barnes and Noble
Tags:Digital, digital magazines, Eco-Friendly, Magazines, packaging, paper, Rachel Ray, reading, recycle, reuse, Smart Reading, sunrise
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Monday, December 7th, 2009
It’s hard to believe that the holidays are right around the corner, but ready or not, they are fast approaching. The following are a few ways to reuse and recycle with one of the biggest holiday trash culprits; wrapping paper. Following a few of these tips will help ensure that this holiday season the gift of giving also gives back to the environment.
There are several different ways that you can make sure that your wrapping paper is environmentally friendly. If you’re choosing to use standard wrapping paper you have a couple of eco-friendly options. The first is to reuse it, and although it may be difficult at times, with some careful opening this is possible. However, if you or your loved ones are in more of a hurry when opening your presents, you can always simply recycle it.
You could also choose to be environmentally conscious from the start by purchasing wrapping paper that consists of 100% recycled paper. Additionally, after this paper has been used, it to can be reused or recycled.
Another environmentally friendly option is the use of fabric wrap. This gift wrap comes in a variety of options. Like any fabric it can be reused over and over again.
So if you are hoping to make this season an eco-friendly one, remember the three R’s – reduce, reuse, recycle. And have a Happy Holiday Season!
Tags:Eco-Friendly, Gift, Gifts, holiday, paper, Presents, recycle, Recycled Gift Wrap, Recycled Wrapping Paper, reuse, Wrapping Paper
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Friday, August 14th, 2009
It’s been said that 30 percent of all garbage is packaging…but who says packaging has to be garbage? many forms of packaging can be recycled, such as cardboard, paper, glass, and some plastics. But there still are other options if the packaging is not recyclable. It can be reused again or re-purposed to do something else.
Rodney had the idea to re-purpose one of the most un-eco materials around, Styrofoam, into stunning lamps.
It’s amazing where a little creativity can get you.
Tags:cardboard, Eco-Friendly, environmentally-friendly, garbage, green packaging, packaging materials, paper, plastics, recycling, reduce, repurposed packaging, repurposing packaging, reuse, Styrofoam
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