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Sustainability

Green Packaging Group

August 16, 2010

Not only do we know these products to be green as advertised, but we also know the 4 core people who are the catalysts behind their products.

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What are Sinamay, Abaca & Cacao Used for in Sustainable Retail Packaging?

August 16, 2010

Any time we reuse or recycle a product we are keeping trash out of landfills and helping to protect our earth. Another way to be a good steward of our beautiful planet is to use plant material that can be renewed.

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Plastic Bags made from Shellfish.

July 28, 2010

Nashville Wraps has been selling PE bags containing up to 15% carbonate for years. It is an industry-wide standard and has been for as long as we can remember.

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Eco-Friendly Jewelry & Packaging Accessories

May 14, 2010

When you tie them on your package, they not only serve as the nametag but the lucky person who gets the gift can use them as a fashion statement. Talk about sustainable!

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100% Recycled Packaging for Eco-Friendly Stores With Style

April 19, 2010

Everything in this picture is either 100% recycled or made from 100% natural fibers. Who says eco-friendly has to be boring?

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Expo West – 50,000 Retailers Looking for Natural Products

March 29, 2010

Because of the scale and level of interest in Natural products it should be a clarion call to retailers of all sizes and market segments because the consumer is becoming much more eco-conscious and the trend is increasing.

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Recycled Plastic Bags from Trash

March 19, 2010

The entire process is quick, easy, does not pollute the air or water and uses only a small amount of energy, so the carbon footprint is low.

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Reusable Shopping Bags – The Green Truth

March 15, 2010

As a lifelong packaging person with a deep interest and commitment to preserving the environment, here are a few things I suggest you keep in mind if you decide to buy and use reusable shopping bags.

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Bamboo Bags – Are They Really Eco-Friendly?

February 26, 2010

If your product isn’t made directly of bamboo fiber – but is a manufactured fiber for which bamboo was the plant source – it should be labeled and advertised using the proper generic name for the fiber, such as rayon, or “rayon made from bamboo.”

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Mexico City Bans non-biodegradable Plastic Bags

February 23, 2010

If we can encourage consumers to change their behavior, just one bag at a time, we believe real progress can be made toward our goal of creating zero waste.

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