Reduce by design

Reduce by Design

21 Oct 2024
Sandeep Goyal
Reduce by design

Reduce by Design is a key principle in packaging innovation. The growing demand for eco-friendly packaging solutions is driving companies to rethink traditional approaches, focusing on reducing material use, waste, and environmental impact—right from the design stage.

In this blog, we explore how Reduce by Design transforms packaging, why it’s essential for the future, and how businesses can leverage this concept to improve sustainability, enhance efficiency, and meet consumer expectations.

What is Reduce by Design in Packaging?

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Food packaging should have labels on front about health impact, says WHO

21 Oct 2024
PC Correspondent

Increased consumption of processed foods high in salt, sugar and fat is a key driver of a global obesity crisis, with more than a billion people living with the condition and an estimated eight million early deaths every year due to associated health problems like diabetes and heart disease, WHO data shows.

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Ecoleaf: Transforming Sustainable Packaging with Advanced Metallisation Technology

11 Oct 2024
Aditya Panwar

Highly finished packaging and labels have long been known to captivate consumers at the point of sale. Techniques like embossing, special color effects, contrasting matte and gloss finishes, and metallic sheens are particularly effective in catching the eye. Traditional metallisation processes, however, often rely on plastic-coated films, posing environmental challenges. Enter Ecoleaf, a sustainable alternative revolutionizing the industry.

Mr. Ashok Chaturvedi highlights the role of Artificial Intelligence in addressing the problem of flexible packaging waste at ElitePlus++Global Business Summit 2024

30 Sep 2024
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Mr. Ashok Chaturvedi, Founder, Chairman, and Managing Director, UFlex Group, delivered a pivotal keynote address highlighting the role of artificial intelligence in solving the problem of flexible packaging waste, contributing to a cleaner and greener planet, at the world’s largest business summit on flexible films and laminates for packaging and applications. 

Global Deliveries of Aluminum Aerosol Cans Rise by 4.4 Percent Growth on all fronts in the first half of 2024

22 Sep 2024
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The International Organization of Aluminum Aerosol Container Manufacturers (AEROBAL) reports that global deliveries from its members increased by 4.4 percent to just over 3.4 billion units in the first half of 2024.

Market growth is primarily driven by strong demand from the quantitatively dominant sectors of deodorants and hairsprays, which saw increases of 7 and 8 percent, respectively. Demand from the pharmaceutical sector also grew positively by around 3 percent. Deliveries to the less significant food sector were particularly satisfactory, rising by as much as 12 percent.

JPFL Films to invest INR 250cr for new BOPP Line

24 Aug 2024
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•    New BOPP line to have a capacity of 60,000 TPA
•    Expected to be commissioned in the second half (H2) of FY 25-26

New Delhi, 21st August 2024: JPFL Films Private Limited, a subsidiary of flexible packaging giant Jindal Poly Films Ltd, has announced a capacity expansion with a new BOPP line in Nashik, Maharashtra. The new line, expected to be commissioned in H2 FY 25-26 will see a capex commitment of INR 250 cr.

AEROBAL presents winners of the World Aluminium Aerosol Can Award 2024: Fascinating designs, technical innovations and excellent marketing

24 Aug 2024
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 AEROBAL, the International Organisation of Aluminium Aerosol Container Manufacturers, once again held its prestigious World Aluminium Aerosol Can Award competition. The winners were selected by an international jury of trade journalists from leading can and packaging magazines in the categories ‘Aluminium aerosol cans already on the market’, ‘Prototypes’ and ‘Sustainability’.

Minilam Unveils Revolutionary Minilam R2R: The Ultimate Roll-to-Roll Laminating and Digital Foiling Solution

22 Aug 2024
Aditya Panwar

Minilam has announced the launch of its groundbreaking Minilam R2R, a state-of-the-art roll-to-roll laminating and digital foiling solution, poised to transform the reel-to-reel digital printing industry. Engineered for extraordinary performance and quality, the Minilam R2R is built with industrial robustness, featuring the latest oil heating system and dual pneumatic pressure for unmatched precision.

The Art and Science: Packaging Design

The Art and Science: Packaging Design

10 Aug 2024
Sandeep Goyal
The Art and Science: Packaging Design

In the bustling world of retail and e-commerce, packaging design is an often underappreciated hero. It’s the first physical interaction a consumer has with a product, and it can make or break the purchasing decision. Effective packaging design is a blend of art and science, encompassing aesthetics, functionality, and psychological impact. Here’s a deep dive into the essential aspects and considerations of packaging design for retail and branding.

1. Understanding Your Brand and Audience

DESIGN CYCLE AND PACKAGING

DESIGN CYCLE AND PACKAGING

10 Aug 2024
Sandeep Goyal
DESIGN CYCLE AND PACKAGING

WHAT IS A DESIGN CYCLE AND WHY DO WE NEED IT?
Just like with a calculus problem in math, every problem needs to be approached with a few pre-defined steps to arrive at the solution. This works similarly for packaging design. With a series of tools to deconstruct the requirements and stakeholders, a design cycle can help create a final product with less redundancy and high functionality.

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