Packaging
Fast Fashion and Sustainability: Will the Two Ever Get Along?
Globally, the fashion industry is an economic powerhouse responsible for at least $1.7 trillion dollars of production. However, much of this production is linear. To make products, manufacturers take new raw resources, create their goods and sell them to consumers, who then use them for a short time and dispose of them. After the Ellen…
Read MoreCanada Bans Single-Use Plastics: How to Find Great Alternatives
It will soon be illegal to manufacture or import single-use plastics in Canada. According to CNBC, by December 2023, organizations of all kinds will need alternatives for all single-use plastics, including their current plastic packaging. The Unique Group offers exceptional alternatives that can help your organization adapt. We offer high-quality plastic products that quickly…
Read MoreUpdated Progress – Future Sustainable Solutions: We Help You Go Green
Have You Joined The Plastic Waste Revolution And Made The Change To Biodegradable Poly Packaging? To appeal to environmentally conscious consumers and as part of an effort to meet your organization’s own sustainability goals, you can turn to biodegradable packaging from The Unique Group. These alternative materials are better for the environment. They break down…
Read MoreCombating the Global Plastic Waste Crisis: New Biodegradable Polybag
The Unique Group is proud to launch our newest sustainable solution to combat the global plastic waste crisis: the biodegradable polybag. For all its benefits, plastics’ major flaw is that it sticks around for a long time and despite efforts to do good, the majority of plastic we recycle ends up in the same place…
Read MoreA Conscious Ethos behind Packaging Design
Sustainable Design Undoubtedly, fashion is one of the dirtiest industries in the world. The decline of fast fashion had much to do with improvement to the overall production side, but packaging is still a contentious issue for many. Don’t all brands want to fuse style with innovation and still uphold an environmentally conscious ethos? If…
Read MoreThe Catch-22 in the Packaging Industry during the Pandemic
Single-Use Is In, Reusable Is Out Since the start of the pandemic, the packaging industry has undergone a bit of an overhaul. The principles behind reusable and recyclable materials were quickly forgotten to account for the new norm we have been living in for the past little while. COVID-19 has impacted many industries directly and…
Read MoreThe Unique Group in Solidarity
The world is currently in a state of emergency amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. The Unique Group is first and foremost committed to the health and safety of all employees, customers and suppliers. It is encouraged that each and every one of us stays home, stays safe, and most importantly isolates from others whenever…
Read MoreTransformative Changes in Recycled Packaging
Recycled packaging is made of materials that can be used again, usually after processing. We can call this green packaging, which is often sourced from plant-based, recycled, or biodegradable materials. The difference between biodegradable versus recyclable content is a simple one Plastics tend to be recycled and remade into the same or similar product, while…
Read MoreThe Bottom Line? Employing Women in Packaging Boosts a Company’s Bottom Line
In light of International Women’s Day this March, we join the conversation to reflect on the incredible achievements by females in the fashion industry. Males no longer account for most of the world’s fashion moguls. Women in the industry have been celebrated for many decades now, and gender equality has become a crucial milestone in…
Read MoreHow refillable packaging is changing the retail landscape
Around the world, retail companies are addressing the issue of packaging waste. Many global brands are switching to reusable or eco-friendly packaging materials that can be refilled, such as aluminum bottles, compostable wrappers, and recycled plastic pumps. Leveraging reusable and refillable plastic is an excellent way to reduce single-use plastic. At last year’s Sustainable Brands…
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