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Sustainable packaging;
Consumer dynamics;
Universal design;
Sustainable packaging;
Consumer dynamics;
Universal design;
Corrugated containers
Plastic bags
Thermoformed plastic clamshell.
Some pros and cons associated with these types of packag-
ing include:
Plan Consultation
Cost-Effectiveness (4.3)
Package Design
Packaging Troubleshooting
Product/package compatibility
GreenBiz
http://www.greenbiz.com
Green Marketing
www.greenmarketing.com
Packaging Diva
http://packagingdiva.com/
Raymond Communications
www.raymond.com
Waste News
www.wastenews.com
Sustainability Education
Design:Green
New York, NY
(212) 879-4160
www.designgreen.org
An educational facet of J. Ottman Consulting. De-
sign:Green is an introduction to eco-design for designers,
marketers, product managers and others involved in the
new product development process.
Minneapolis College of Art and Design Sustainable Design
Online Certificate
Minneapolis, MN
(612) 874-3765
http://www.SustainableDesignOnline.org
http://www.online.mcad.edu
Real and actionable knowledge for design and business
professionals as well as educators, government offi-
cials, and students of all backgrounds.
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Sustainability Associates
Minneapolis, MN
(612) 374-4765
http://www.SustainabilityAssociates.us
Sustainability Thinking, Design, Visioning and Coaching.
Sustainability Consultants
Celery Design Collaborative
Berkeley, CA
(510) 649-7155
http://www.celerydesign.com
Award winning leader in sustainable design specializ-
ing in graphics, packaging, and identity systems.
Institute for Sustainable Communication
The ISC is dedicated to developing leaders that can imple-
ment proven, practical and measurable policies at a corpo-
rations operational level by implementing best practices
for enterprise communication. http://sustaincom.org/
Jedlicka Design Ltd
Roseville MN
(651) 636-0964
http://jedlicka.com
An eco-design firmserving manufacturers, retailers and
discreetly, other creative service firms.
Organic Design Consultants
Minneapolis, MN
http://themightyodo.com
Design for the living world.
J. Ottman Consulting
New York, NY
(212) 879-4160
www.greenmarketing.com/
Green-marketing consultancy and online resource helping
businesses find avenues for eco-innovation.
Techlogic, Inc.
Edina, MN
(952) 829-7285
http://www.techlogicinc.com ISO 14000 consultants
Sustainability Associates
Minneapolis, MN
(612) 374-4765
http://www.SustainabilityAssociates.us
Sustainability Thinking, Design, Visioning and Coaching,
Eco-Auditing and Sustainability Auditing and Assessments.
PTIS - Packaging & Technology Integrated Solutions, LLC
Kalamazoo, MI
(269) 353-6448
http://pti-solutions.com/
Sustainable packaging strategy development, packaging
workshops, and productivity management.
Materials
Adhesives
EcoSynthetix
Lansing, MI
(866) 326-7849
www.ecosynthetix.com/
Bio-based adhesive manufacturer. Offers a wide variety of
degradable and benin adhesives suited to the challenge of
packaging and print applications.
National Starch and Chemical Company
Bridgewater, NJ
(800) 797-4992
www.nationalstarch.com/
Manufacturer of expanded starch-foam loose-fill peanuts
and natural polymer adhesives.
Glass
Glass Packaging Institute
Alexandria, VA
(703) 684-6359
www.gpi.org/
The Glass Packaging Institute maintains a member list that
helps packaging designers locate vendors closest to their
production area.
Metals
The Aluminum Association
Washington, D.C.
(703) 358-2930
www.aluminum.org/
Industry group and website offering articles, statistics, and
supplier and manufacturer resources.
American Iron and Steel Institute Steel Packaging Council
Washington, D.C.
(202) 452-7100
http://www.steel.org/
Industry group and website providing a good overview of
howthe steel industry works to increase efficiency. Use the
links on this site to find vendors in your area.
National Association of Aluminum Distributors
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 564-3484
Industry group and vendor locator. From cans to foil to
laminates, aluminum provides a wide variety of both pack-
aging solutions and packaging challenges.
Norsk MetallGjenvinning AS
Oslo, Norway
(+47) 23173980
www.glassgjenvinning.no/
Industry Group. Website lists manufacturers and suppliers
of recycled glass and metals packaging and offers other in-
formation about European glass and metals recycling ef-
forts.
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