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 Trends in Ethical and Sustainable Packaging: Innovation by Product CategoryEthical product development is now a major issue in the industry, and this trend includes the use and promotion of sustainable packaging formats.Ethical packaging is being driven by consumer environmental concern, retailer pressure and the development and promotion of manufacturer CSR. Retailers and manufacturers must be seen to be contributing to a greener and more sustainable way of life by the media, the industry and consumers alike. To remain competitive, retain consumer loyalty and be innovative, retailers and food and drinks manufacturers need to invest in ethical policies by either developing products in ethical packaging or promoting and reminding consumers to act ethically and responsibly. Trends in Ethical and Sustainable Packaging is a new management report published by Business Insights that examines the new innovations in ethical and sustainable packaging by category, region and material. It profiles major innovations within ethical and sustainable food and drinks packaging, including the latest packaging technologies and materials. more www.res... (172) added by Levent OZLER |
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 Designers Envision 12 Dollar ComputerA team of MIT designers is working to create a computer based on the Apple II that would sell for approximately $12.American graduate student Derek Lomas came up with the idea after he observed Bangalore residents using a cheap keyboard and Nintendo-like console to run simple games and programs. According to Lomas, computer literacy could help people earn "$1 an hour instead of $1 a day". more www.the... (215) added by Levent OZLER |
 Walker Zanger Awarded for Design ExcellenceWalker Zanger, the world's most comprehensive stone and tile company, received two 2008 ADEX Awards (Awards for Design Excellence) for the unique and contemporary designs featured in two of its newest collections.The Studio Moderne Collection by Michael Berman earned a Gold ADEX Award, and the Vibe Mosaics Collection earned a Silver ADEX Award. ADEX, sponsored by Design Journal magazine, is one of the largest and most prestigious product design awards program in America. Unlike any other tile designs, the Studio Moderne Collection by Michael Berman fuses ceramic tile and natural stone products into one all-encompassing line. The bold architectural designs of the Studio Moderne Collection by Michael Berman transcend the boundaries of the kitchen and bathroom. Featuring dimensions as large as 16 inches by 16 inches, this collection inspires homeowners and designers alike to redefine their perception of tile. more Walker Zanger Awarded for Design Excellence design directory Walker Zanger > Interior Design Services Tiles Stones added by Levent OZLER |
 New Design Cluster in BarcelonaThe D-Day, for Design, event organized in the frame of the 35 anniversary of BCD held last July 24 at the Casa de Mar Llotja, has been the site chosen to announce the new Cluster Design, a project driven by BCD, along with 22@ Barcelona, which will be located in the district of innovation of the city, 22@.The event, chaired by the Mayor of Barcelona, Jordi Hereu, was attended by over 300 people, among whom were Miquel Valls, Chairman of the Board of BCD, Pau Herrera, Chairman of the Executive Committee of BCD, and other authorities, personalities and professionals from the political, business and the world of design. Besides celebrating its 35 years of existence, during this event BCD showed its strategic vision of design and its crucial role in today's world. Its strategic plan includes several activities that should attract designers, corporate design centres and companies, as well as other actors in the world of business and design. With this purpose, BCD, in conjunction with the 22@ Barcelona, is driving the Cluster Design. more New Design Cluster in Barcelona design directory BCD: Barcelona Design Centre > Design Organizations added by Levent OZLER |
 Fuego 02 Electric: Fuego Plugs Into Another Grilling NicheFuego North America has created a solution for social urbanites across the nation with the launch of the Fuego 02 Electric-the industry's first outdoor, electric plug-in grill with an island configuration.With all the style and technology of the Fuego 01, the Fuego 02 Electric is a scaled-down interpretation ideal for those looking to entertain on a rooftop garden or high rise balcony without the hazard of an open flame. The Fuego 02 Electric features a powerful coil heating element with a reflector plate that reflects heat back to the grilling surface, enabling the grill master to cook meals to perfection. more Fuego 02 Electric: Fuego Plugs Into Another Grilling Niche design directory Fuego > Industrial Design Companies added by Levent OZLER |
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