OVERVIEW
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
Time | Activity |
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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 |