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How to boost your company’s green credentials by designing sustainable packaging solutions that don’t cost the earth

Do you want to embrace sustainability but struggle with the financial implications for your business?

Environmental sustainability and business don’t always seem to go hand in hand. Whilst advancing technology offers green-friendly packaging alternatives, many companies continue to use cheaper plastic options.

This event will show how small businesses in NI can adopt a sustainable packaging strategy and make it work effectively for them.

We will explore how new trends can impact SMEs and how innovative design can help to provide effective alternatives that are affordable and practical.

Our workshop will focus on:

  • An overview of the environmental challenge and sustainability trends and implications for small businesses
  • Real-world examples of how to fully address the challenge of environmentally friendly packaging using sustainable practices throughout the custody chain
  • The importance of innovation and design in sustainability
  • Local case study – showcasing alternative packaging design solutions to the environmental challenge.

There will be opportunities to talk to design professionals and experts in the sustainability arena as well as Invest NI staff explaining Innovation Vouchers, IP and other support options that could help move your business forward.

 

Programme

TimeActivity
09:30 Registration & Breakfast
10:00 Welcome and Introduction - Vicky Kell, Invest Northern Ireland
10:15 An overview of the environmental challenge for small businesses in Northern Ireland - Peter Ramsay, Business in the Community
10:40 Using sustainable practices throughout the custody chain with real world examples - Mark McConville, Priory Press
11:00 The importance of innovation and design in sustainability - Stephen McGilloway, Design Capital
11:25 Break
11:40 Case study showcasing alternative packaging design solutions to the environmental challenge - Mark McConville, Priory Press presents the See.Sense case study with Jonny Weir
12:10 Wrap up - Design Capital
12:15 Networking

 

 

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If you have already registered for this event, you can view your registration details from the Booked Events page

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Crumlin Road Gaol

53-55 Crumlin Road,

Belfast,

United Kingdom

BT14 6ST