Tag Archives: Gourmet Packaging

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%

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

Custom Handmade Packaging to Increase Visibility of Your Green Product

September 29, 2010 | By Rich Cohen

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

Sustainable Packaging, the Distant Village Way

July 7, 2010 | By Rich Cohen

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