Author Archives: Rich Cohen

How To Make Award-Winning Packaging

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Could your packaging drive more sales? Good packaging performs, bringing higher sales and profits to your business.

Successful brand leaders understand that a “cost minimization” approach to packaging is not a winning strategy. They consistently focus their packaging strategy around “revenue maximization.” Simply put, a smart packaging strategy drives sales and profit!

The sustainable revolution is reinventing markets, brands and entire industries. As companies are shifting gears to be increasingly sustainable, now is an excellent time for rebranding. Sustainable packaging … Read More

Quick Steps to Check Greenwashing of Packaging

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Have you ever questioned if a sustainable packaging product was as “eco-friendly,” “green” or “sustainable” as claimed by the manufacturer? Do you always trust corporate marketing machines, labels and their claims?

There is good reason to worry. Authentic sustainable brands have established their leadership position by being diligent in validating the sustainability of the packaging they select. Your company’s packaging choices are important because consumers are getting smarter and questioning claims of sustainability. A sustainable packaging choice can make or … Read More

Lessons from Chain of Custody (CoC) to Improve Sustainable Handmade Packaging

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The Chain of Custody-inspired initiative at Distant Village introduces an exciting dimension to sustainable packaging.

As a brief refresher, Chain of Custody (CoC) refers to the chronological documentation and proof regarding extraction, custody, control, transfer, analysis and disposition of sustainable forest material. In the paper world, it ensures the paper buyer that the paper pulp used for the paper originated from a sustainably managed forest.

As you may know, Distant Village is a devout follower of 3BL sustainability, with an … Read More

Custom Handmade Packaging to Increase Visibility of Your Green Product

Banana Fiber Packaging with Product Detail Card by Distant Village

It is truly rewarding for me to see our clients beating this economic downturn. Green business is good and growing rapidly. A large part our satisfaction comes from the fact that we are part of our client’s successful “green product recipe.” Their packaging, designed and produced by Distant Village, has contributed toward their growth and sales. I would like to share some insight to their success with you.

First and foremost, these clients are focused on sustainable or eco leadership in … Read More

Three Tips to Improve Revenue through Sustainable Packaging

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How does your company use packaging to communicate your sustainable message? For more than 10 years we have pioneered and proven that sustainable packaging is ‘green gold.’

Top 3 Value Drivers of Sustainable Packaging

Authenticity. Our experience proves that consumers interested in sustainable products do their research. And, it’s becoming increasingly easier for anyone to sniff out a greenwasher, a fake. Every packaging company is on the green bandwagon now. Be sure to demonstrate your sustainable position in everything … Read More

Sustainable Packaging, the Distant Village Way

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Distant Village designs beautiful handmade sustainable packaging. We create packaging to help our clients build strong brand identity and communicate an authentic sustainable position.

A lot of people ask “what does SUSTAINABLE really mean?!?! I mean, how do you define it?” There are as many opinions as there are experts. When creating Distant Village in 2000, I carefully thought about this important question because sustainability is the lifeblood and foundation of the company.

This is our view of authentic and … Read More

Additional Green Resources and Products

  • Wabnitz Editions
  • Squishy Press
  • Green America
  • Let's Go Green
  • Zing Green Products
  • Promotional Product Soltutions
  • Dharma Merchant Services
  • Sustainable is Good
  • Teragren
  • Jonah Coyote Design
  • All About the Future
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