Tag Archives: Authentic Sustainability

A Sneak Peek of Green: Spring Packaging 2011

January 19, 2011 | By Buffie Baril

It’s so cold and snowy over half of the country right now, so let’s think about spring! Preview our new Spring Collections to be released in January. Made in the USA, they are all part of our Green Way® line of eco-friendly packaging. Coordinating packaging abounds: gift wrap, gift and shopping bags, reusable canvas bags, tissue paper and ribbons, as well as gourmet, nested and basket boxes.

Love bright colors? The Candy Stripe Daisies Collection is for you. Our 30%

Eco-Flex – A Unique, Stock Molded Pulp Packaging Product

January 12, 2011 | By Dennis Salazar

I usually refer to molded pulp as having the highest “eco obvious” rating in that it is instantly recognized by consumers as being very eco friendly. Other sustainable packaging products do not enjoy that immediate recognition and acceptance, so molded pulp is a great packaging solution, when you are able to utilize it. The downside of most molded pulp products is that they typically require expensive tooling, designed for just one specific product or application, making it not very flexible … Read More

Inflatable Packaging Products – Eco Friendly in Many Ways

December 22, 2010 | By Dennis Salazar

Globe Guard 100 per cent recycled content inflatable air pillows

The greatest challenge for a pick and pack operation is making sure the products they are shipping out do not get damaged in transit. To make this task even a little more difficult, ideally this has to be accomplished at minimal cost, and in today’s world, with as green a product as possible. I believe that our inflatable plastic products help accomplish those objectives and a whole lot more.

What is Inflatable Packaging?

It is essentially a plastic bag or … Read More

Who Is Excellent Packaging & Supply?

December 15, 2010 | By Allen King

Wow! A box guy thinking outside the box. That’s the first thing that went through my mind when I met Dennis Salazar at a conference on Biodegradable Plastics four years ago. He was the only person at that conference whose company sold corrugated boxes. Everyone else was a scientist, plastic manufacturer or end user. But he had come to learn about new materials – materials that, at the time, were used primarily for packaging fresh food, things like takeout clamshells.… Read More

Quick Steps to Check Greenwashing of Packaging

December 8, 2010 | By Rich Cohen

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

November 3, 2010 | By Rich Cohen

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

California Plastic Bag Ban Loses in the Senate

September 8, 2010 | By Ellen Ornato

On August 31, 2010 the California Senate rejected AB 1998, a proposal to eliminate single use plastic bags. The ban, which passed the Assembly in June, would have eliminated single use plastic bags in grocery stores and pharmacies, starting in 2012 and in liquor and convenience stores in 2013. The proposal also included $2M in grants/loans for green businesses.

Why did this proposal fail? What do we learn? And how does this affect green packaging going forward?

Why the Ban … Read More

Three Tips to Improve Revenue through Sustainable Packaging

August 25, 2010 | By Rich Cohen

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