Category Archives: Sustainability

Feb162012

100% Recycled Rigid Box Board, Every Time, Always

100% Recycled Box Board

Distant Village's Arlene at Local Recycling Facility

It seems like every business wants to build a sustainable branded product line around eco-friendly packaging these days. We have found it doesn’t matter if you seek custom sustainable boxes for chocolate, jewelry, clothing or any other specialty product – a better green package is increasingly important. Does this describe your company?

As a proud pioneer of wholesale sustainable packaging, Distant Village is accustomed to innovating and introducing a leading edge of green and sustainable value to brand owners. Recently, I was surprised to learn a little fact about

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Nov282011

Large-Scale Supply Of Handmade Packaging

One Million Handmade Boxes 

A Million Copies Sold

Little Known Fact: Distant Village has a production capacity of 1,000,000 handmade sustainable boxes within 60 days. Yes, One Million!

Occasionally, we are asked about our capacity to scale up production of

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Sep302011

Low-Cost Packaging Solutions For Sustainable Brands

Two-Buck Chuck! 7"x4"x2" Sustainable Box

I am an optimist. But let’s face it, the economy is rough, and we are not expecting any major changes overnight. That means we need to adjust to this new economic reality. At Distant VillageRead More

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Aug292011

Natural Water-Resistant Paper Boxes

Distant Village Water-Resistant Paper Box

 

Water-Resistant, Meet Sustainable

Water-resistant paper packaging is essential for many situations. Over the years, clients in various industries had requested premium water-resistant paper packaging that is sustainable and eco-friendly. There are various situations where

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Jul122011

Plantable Paper Packaging

Blooming Paper & Packaging

These days, Distant Village Packaging is growing in more ways than one. Our plantable seed paper products have blossomed with great fanfare. Excellent quality high-yield American wildflower seeds combined with the best wholesale prices in the

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May312011

Best Value For Sustainable Adhesive Labels: PURE Labels™

 

 

 

 

 

Inexpensive and Sustainable

For adhesive labels, the best value is PURE Labels™. Lower priced than conventional labels from large companies like Avery® and Wausau®, these pressure-sensitive labels are a great value, authentically sustainable and … Read More

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May112011

How To Make Award-Winning Packaging

Could your packaging drive more sales? Good packaging performs, bringing higher sales and profits to your business. 

Successful brand leaders understand that a “cost minimization” approach to packaging is not a winning strategy. They consistently focus their packaging strategy around

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Apr202011

Sustainability 2.0: Fair Trade And Social Responsibility

Fair Trade and Social Responsibility are Sustainability’s Hottest Topics

As I prepare for speaking engagements for next month’s GreenFest events in Chicago and Seattle, it occurred to me that the topics centered on fair trade. That’s interesting because GreenFest

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Dec82010

Quick Steps To Check Greenwashing Of Packaging

Have you ever questioned if a sustainable packaging product was as “eco-friendly,” “green” or “sustainable” as claimed by the manufacturer? Do you always trust corporate marketing machines, labels and their claims? 

There is good reason to worry. Authentic sustainable brands

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Nov32010

Lessons From Chain Of Custody (CoC) To Improve Sustainable Handmade Packaging

The Chain of Custody-inspired initiative at Distant Village introduces an exciting dimension to sustainable packaging.

As a brief refresher, Chain of Custody (CoC) refers to the chronological documentation and proof regarding extraction, custody, control, transfer, analysis and disposition of sustainable

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