When I was hunting for packaging for a series of modest discs I was releasing on my independent label, I knew I had complete handle more than the form of packaging I would be applying. The music I build is new age music and a great deal of it is primarily based about and inspired by themes of nature. Recognizing this I was one hundred% specific that I could not possibly package music inspired my nature in toxic plastic CD situations. It would just be silly. So off I went and did a bit of Googling to obtain out exactly where I could get entirely FSC authorized recycled packaging and artwork printed with non toxic vegetable primarily based inks. I also wanted the bulk CD delivery sent in recycled parcel boxes.
As I started my search I located, as is ordinarily the case, that most of the providers supplying this form of issue exactly where primarily based in the United States. That was a significant no no from the kick off as I had the carbon footprint to assume around and as aspect of the sustainable strategy I was particular I had to use a enterprise as close to dwelling as probable. The Mantra was then, sustainable, ecological, regional.
That proved a lot easier mentioned then performed as it was complicated to get the ideal mixture I expected without the need of obtaining to order a minimum of a single zillion CDs. As an independent artist I wanted to order a sensible quantity of CDs for every single release. It is not achievable to locate an actual eco friendly small disc, while there is an eco friendly DVD on the market place. While CD sales are dwindling they are not but extinct, so I believed While I nevertheless want CDs I would go for the a lot more highly-priced environmentally friendly packaging rather than the low-priced plastic solution. Right after all, sustainability is all around collective duty and we can all play our element in that.
At some point I identified a organization in the UK that employed one hundred% FSC authorized recycled supplies for its CD packaging that was manufactured from 1 piece of card and did not demand toxic glue. It is crucial that any recycled items employing paper or card are FSC authorized as this guarantees the components are sourced from managed forests exactly where trees are replaced. Also I was able to have my artwork printed with vegetable primarily based non toxic inks and reduce my carbon footprint.
So by possessing this variety of packaging the rewards are 4 fold.
- Utilizes FSC authorized recycled supplies-trees are managed
- Makes use of non toxic vegetable primarily based inks-non chemical
- Saves 244KG CO2 per 1000 CDs
- Weight of packaged CD at two thirds lighter than normal CD lowering carbon footprint in shipping
So this was a win win win situation. I also identified tiny and strong envelope parcels produced from one hundred% recycled FSC authorized card in which to ship my eco friendly CDs. The bubble wrap in jiffy bags is not environmentally friendly so I also discovered a way about that. Plus its lighter and more affordable to mail out than a common CD.
The moral of the story is, with a tiny analysis, commitment and duty, we can all aid to source environmentally friendly supplies for our item packaging. If its not doable for a one hundred% alternative than at least we can attempt for a partial option.
Excellent luck in sourcing recycled and sustainable components for your merchandise.
Each and every smaller aids!
Take a appear at at examples of eco friendly new age music
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