Monday, February 20, 2012

Sustainabilty of the Packaging Industry

As a group compile a list of packaging manufacturers in Australia and answer the following:
 - Discuss how the companies identified utilize eco-friendly design and sustainable practices.


Olympus Packaging

OLYMPUS is making every effort to introduce & promote a growing range of attractive & cost effective "environmentally responsible" products. These include: biodegradable carry Bags, bleach free products, recyclable products, paper carry bags, paper coffee cups.


MPI Australia
  MPI Australia uses a technique called MAP (Modified Atmosphere Packing) where the food is packaged in a way, which the earth’s normal breathable atmosphere has been modified in some way. This modification is usually combined with a lowered temperature, which means it is a highly effective method of extending the shelf life of a wide range of food products.  The environmental benefit of this method is a minimization of waste. Using the MAP method food can be displayed longer with a greater chance of being sold, prolonging the need for it be thrown away. 
Individually, an info-graphic (only using vector graphics and symbols) A3 poster that compares eco-friendly packaging  to standard packaging processes. 

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