Source reduction

"Use less stuff" is a tenet of sustainability. Articles shown here provide insight on ways to reduce materials, energy, waste, and more in package design and production.

Articles

Champagne industry working toward a greener bottle
News | Posted September 2, 2010 | Post first comment
Sustainable packaging examples remain rare in beauty products
News | Posted August 31, 2010 | Post first comment
2010 Greener Package Awards honor eight sustainable innovations
Feature | Posted August 30, 2010 | See 3 comments
Temperature-sensitive shipper provides multiple levels of sustainability
Feature | Posted August 30, 2010 | Post first comment
Shrink-wrapped packs serve floor sample converter
Feature | Posted August 17, 2010 | Post first comment
Reduced-plastic bag serves up new Fresh Express salad line
Package | Posted August 12, 2010 | Post first comment
A smart balance between sustainability and cost savings
Video
| Posted August 10, 2010 | Post first comment
Groovy beverage bottle builds green credibility
Feature | Posted July 21, 2010 | Post first comment
EU regulations spur more sustainable pack design
Feature | Posted July 19, 2010 | See 1 comment
Flexible, zippered deli meat pouch reduces product footprint in two ways
Package | Posted July 16, 2010 | Post first comment

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) Municipal Solid Waste site
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) Municipal Solid Waste Site provides information and numerous links on the topic of solid waste. There is background information on Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle, as well as on source reduction. This is a good site for foundational information.
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Environmental Defense Fund Paper Calculator
The calculator is a free, Web-based resource for ascertaining the environmental impacts of individual papers or groups of papers. The calculator helps companies and individuals measure the environmental benefits of making more sustainable decisions.
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