Thursday 8 March 2012

Consumers don't like packaging, but they will like Vegware, it's food packaging made from plants


Environment is an important area of concern for every person, community and organization today. Every industry, every occasion, every celebration and every venture today has to essentially address the environmental issues that fall in its purview and scope of operation. Organizations, government and big brands are even going a step forward with this, by making every possible to move towards maintaining a neat and livable environment for the generations to come. Going green and efforts towards maintaining and preserving the flora and fauna of the earth are an indispensable part of every corporate social responsibility initiative.

Marketing Advantages of Green Packaging
Subsequently, the marketing advantages of having a green image is invaluable in the new economy. Sustainable choices used to be seen only as an additional cost to business. Now it's the biggest opportunity for companies to grow market share by engaging in sustainable practices that benefit the environment and meet consumers demands.
Consumers generally do not like packaging, but they have a very positive view of biodegradable packaging. It makes them think they have done their bit for the environment and makes them feel good. Numerous studies have shown that consumers pro-actively choose eco packaging as long as they can recognise it.

There are rich rewards awaiting companies that seize the opportunities of the emerging green economy, creating new sources of business value in tandem with a healthier more prosperous and more secure world. Vegware coffee cups is different in that the lining is made from a starch based polymer called PLA. Not only is PLA manufactured from a renewable resource corn, the process to produce PLA produces 60% less greenhouse gas than conventional plastic.

For more information visit www.vegware.co.za or www.greenlifestore.co.za
Contact Vegware Africa at info@vegware.co.za