jeudi 25 mars 2010

Biodegradable bag (60 Bag)

 This bag is an example of biodegradable design, because it turns into compost in 60 days. 
It is composed of linen, viscose, and fibers made from industrial waste. the advantage of this bag is that it respect environment and it doesn't need an important recycling process.

Reused newspapers. "No ink. No bleeds." (Malu Roldan)

"How To Be A Graphic Designer Without Hurting Little Bunnies was the title of my undergrad thesis. I spent two semesters exploring experimental sustainable graphic design.
When I began this project, my first instinct was to overprint old newspapers. The more I researched the environmental impact of inks, the more I thought about not using any inks at all. So I created these posters by cutting used newspapers."
Malu roldan

lundi 22 mars 2010

"Guides for Sustainable Communities" (Thomas Matthews)


Thomas Matthews studio designed a user-friendly publication series: "guides for sustainable communities".
The aesthetic was created with the capacity to accommodate future issues and was produced using vegetable-based inks and recycled paperstocks.
http://www.thomasmatthews.com/

vendredi 19 mars 2010

Eco-friendly materials for packaging (Austin Happel)


This tea package designed by Austin Happel stands out for its consideration to distribution by being stackable, this reduces the amount of additional packaging during shipping. Also the containers are made from PLA (Polyatic Acid), corn-based plastic which is compostible, and they are printed with vegetable based ink.

Clever Packaging (Kim Magerko)

Kim Magerko created this packaging for Kinderkar which is ingenious enough to be able to work without any use of adhesives, which is less polluting and easier recyclable.

dimanche 7 mars 2010

Chocolate packaging (Celery Design)


Celery developed this chocolate box, 100% recycled paperboard box, compostable inner biopolymer bag, no glue, efficient on the press sheet. It is also reversible for re-use as a gift box.

samedi 6 mars 2010

"Slow Travel Map" (Chris Thompson)


This "Slow Travel" map was designed by Chris Thompson and shows all possible alternatives less polluting than plane. It explain with numbers and proofs how a plain travel is energy consuming.

SustainAble (Aaris Sherin)


"SustainAble: A Handbook of Materials and Applications for Graphic Designers and Their Clients" is a practical handbook on environmentally conscious graphic design
The author, Aaris Sherin, has done a fantastic job of compliling the latest information on materials and techniques for designers interested in working with the environment in mind.
The book itself was printed using a range of sustainable methods.
http://www.amazon.fr

Sustainable Calendar (Marine Cochet)


Sustainable Calendar that can be used every year. It implies that you don't need to buy a new one.
100% made with trashes.

"Artseen Invit" (Another Limited Rebellion)


Die-cut invitation for gala fundraiser for New York Foundation for the Arts, designed by Another Limited Rebellion.
Printed on 100% post-consumer waste recycled paper.

"Green Map of NYC" (Green Map System)


Dreamed up during the summer Blackout of 2003, this Green Map was created to promote energy awareness and action in New York. Published in February 2006, it encompasses three citywide views showing the impacts of our current energy choices, everyday and easy things you can do to conserve energy, and smart energy investments.
100 000 copies have been printed on recycled paper.

lundi 1 mars 2010

Traditional Japanese Packaging (Hideyuki Oka)


Hideyuki Oka, created the book "How to Wrape Five Eggs", that shows traditional Japanese packaging made with 100% natural materials. This means that it is still possible to package product without any use of energy and pollution.