I thought “Sustain” meant something like “How long can you sustain your speed?” So, my brain wanted to wrap around, when referring to packaging that we meant the life cycle of the package, but if you think about it, that doesn’t make sense. It does if you consider recyclability, however, when you realize one definition of “Sustainability” is: “A strategy by which communities seek economic development approaches that also benefit the local environment and quality of life.” Furthermore, one definition of “Sustainable” is: “Actions and products that meet current needs without sacrificing the ability of future generations to meet theirs.”
So, “Sustainable Packaging” is a whole world unto itself, and it’s wonderful that people are starting to pay attention to that world. It’s important to know that buyers and consumers are starting to think about this when making their buying decisions. And, it’s becoming more and more important for companies’ to make this distinction when addressing their product packaging requirements. It calls for more education and comprehension.
For example, there has been a push over the past half dozen years or so to utilize tins in game packaging. But, not only are tins more expensive than rigid paper boxes, tins are virtually indestructable whereas rigid paper boxes are constructed from a material known as chipboard, which is made from recycled paper, not “virgin” material. It’s one aspect we all ought to think about, and at Paragon Packaging we welcome your questions and comments.
