A bit more packaging research

Having a mooch around the internet, I collected some clever examples of packaging that makes good use of its materials.

Clever little idea for transporting Chinese take out food, 100% recyclable and good use of materials.

http://blog.esko.com/index.php/2011/10/12/eco-friendly-chinese-take-out-packaging-menu/




Not really that green but still a great little bit of creative packaging that helps you to make your tea a little easier and a bit more comical.

http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/06/23/ten-creative-packaging-concepts/



Good use of tabs and slots on this design and as well no glue.

Really clever design this, the packaging become part of the product, this is a is a great way to give the packaging extra life and last just as long as the product itself.

Another good example of use for the packaging instead of being thrown away, the box is used as the cutting board and can be then used afterwards as storage.

Lastly just an example of a drinks holder which I think uses glue but I think could be done using slots and tabs, still a good bit of packaging.

http://jayce-o.blogspot.com/2011/04/50-eco-friendly-recyclable-packaging.html


Before continuing I thought it best to research into some of the properties of potential materials that I could use for my packaging.


Cardboard

After looking at some existing examples and some online research I gained a bit of extra knowledge about how it could be used and about its properties.

Like most of the examples above, cardboard is a widely used material that can be adapted for nearly any packaging solution due to its customize-ability. With its multiple thicknesses and ability to be folded, bent, shaped and cut it can be used in a variety of creative ways and be merged with other materials.
Its durability also makes it a good material to use, its light but doesn't tear easily, the corrugation makes it difficult to puncture and it is capable of holding a significant amount of weight.
Cardboard is also a very green material as it is recyclable, sustainable and will not impact upon the environment.



http://www.ehow.com/about_6514103_properties-cardboard.html










Wood


Wood was my next choice for a packaging due to how it can be crafted in practically any way.
After looking through some examples online I think wood would be a really creative way to go with this brief and I think it would suit the look of the brewery.

As its wood its extremely tough and can easily protect its contents but at the same time as its a rigid material it become difficult to flat-pack. Cardboard would be a much better choice for this as it is flexible. Wood would also be more costly to use which is going against some of the briefs outlines. It would be a great material to work with but i think cardboard will be more suitable for this brief.






http://www.ekanconcepts.com/