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Ask the Expert: Ecodesign

30 June 2010 /0 Comments/in /by

In the first issue of the new series “Ask the Expert” Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Wimmer answered questions by Pro Carton members. Wimmer is professor at the Technical University Vienna and founder and managing partner of the Ecodesign Company Engineering & Management Consultancy GmbH located in Vienna, Seoul and Ottawa. He is an expert on solutions for systematically developing products with a new balance between economics and ecology.
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Streamline Your Supply Chain With the New ECMA Codes

25 May 2010 /0 Comments/in /by

One of the biggest problems to conquer has always been communication. Depending on your background and culture you will always have some difficulties explaining your thoughts and ideas with a 100% accuracy. Within the packaging industry there are millions of different packaging designs in circulation. Finding the one that suits your customer and their different products can be a matter of many meetings. Further explaining this internally within your own organisation also takes some effort. This is where the new ECMA Code of Folding Carton Designs comes in handy!
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Folding cartons with charisma

25 May 2010 /0 Comments/in /by

The European Pro Carton / ECMA Award for excellence in cartons got off to a promising start in February 2010. These 14th awards are an opportunity for manufacturers of folding cartons from all over Europe to show that they are leading the way in the packaging industry in terms of both design and sustainability. But be quick to enter your cartons – entries close on June, 18th.
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Introduction to a revolution II

29 April 2010 /0 Comments/in /by

In our last E-Shot, we introduced the book “Designing Sustainable Packaging”, which illustrates the advent of almost revolutionary changes in design and how designers and producers can cope with these. As promised, we present some more inspiring examples.
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Study: Ethical Consumption

29 April 2010 /0 Comments/in /by

A new study by the Hamburg Trend Bureau shows: ethical consumption will also show above average growth in the future. In spite of the present economic crisis it has the potential of becoming one of tomorrow’s key drivers. The topic sustainability has also become firmly established in industry.
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Global decision makers: Corporate Responsibility is becoming more and more important

25 March 2010 /0 Comments/in /by

The Consumer Goods Forum recently released its latest Top of Mind Survey, which reveals the priorities of 345 key decision-makers in global retail and consumer goods companies across 46 countries. Priorities for the consumer goods industry: Companies continue to fight effects of the financial crisis, yet refuse to put social and environmental responsibilities on the back burner.
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Introduction to a revolution

25 March 2010 /0 Comments/in /by

A new book on “Designing Sustainable Packaging” shows that almost revolutionary changes in design are on their way and how designers and producers can cope with them. Here and in the following e-news, we present some inspiring examples.
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Pro Carton Study: Is Sustainability in Packaging Important?

24 February 2010 /0 Comments/in /by

Consumer Attitudes on Packaging & Sustainability: An new report, commissioned from GfK by Pro Carton, shows unequivocally that Sustainability in packaging is important and consumers are interested in, and concerned about this issue. Over 64% of respondents said that packaging should consist of environmentally friendly materials and over 55% felt that packaging should contain as little plastic as possible.
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