Green design is sweeping global packaging design to be more environmentally friendly (1)

With the development of the world economy, a wave of green changes is sweeping the world. Looking at the development trend of the world's green civilization, the 21st century will surely become a "green century."

Rapidly developing green technology

Green technology is a trend in the development of the international community. To make sustainable use of resources, it is necessary to change the exhausted industrial development model. Accelerating scientific and technological advancement, there is no guarantee of technology, and the sustainable use of resources is impossible. This requires companies to make technological choices that are conducive to environmental protection and ecological balance when selecting production technologies and developing new products.

In recent years, the rapid development of green technologies has resulted in the formation of a huge market in terms of pollution prevention, recycling of resources and energy conservation, including product development, information services and project contracting. According to incomplete statistics, the global market for green technologies and products has exceeded US$250 billion, and by the end of this century, it is expected to exceed US$600 billion. In this market competition, developed countries have an absolute advantage. Such as the United States desulfurization, deamination technology, Japan's dust, waste treatment technology, Germany's pollution treatment technology in the world far ahead. At present, with the aim of occupying the world's green product market, international competition centering on the commanding heights of green technology has begun. In the fluorine-free refrigerant technology, the United States and Europe competed for each other, and Japan competed with Europe in resource recovery projects. In order to gain an advantage in competition, the United States, Japan, Europe and other countries have applied more biotechnology, computer technology and new materials in the green industry, making it a high-tech industry. Germany has taken a firm footing in the international environmental protection market with its unique advanced technology and equipment and good social services. The Netherlands, Italy, and Australia also have advantages in some environmental technologies. Currently, they are staring at this “big cake” to share one of them.

Inspiring green designs from manufacturers

In a building in Michigan, USA, six technicians and engineers are working together to demolish a brand new car for display. They removed each assembly, weighed the weight of each part, and recorded and timed the entire process. This experiment was to do "green design." Green design means that the designed product can be disassembled, disassembled, parts can be refurbished, and reused. In this way, both the environment is protected and the waste of resources is reduced.

This concept is currently stimulating the enthusiasm of many manufacturers in the world. Siemens coffee makers, Caterpillar tractors, Xerox copiers, Eastman Kodak cameras, U.S. personal computers, Japanese laser printers, German and Canadian telephones, etc. The expanded structure further promotes the rationalization of design and the preparation of raw materials so that components can be fully utilized. Therefore, the fundamental difference between “green design” and “traditional design” lies in the fact that “green design” is designed to reduce energy consumption, make it easy to disassemble, make it reusable and protect the ecological environment, and ensure product performance and quality. The requirements for cost are included in the same design indicators and ensure smooth implementation in the production process.

Foreign business community prefers green investment

In order to prevent and control environmental pollution and ecological damage, we must increase support and standardize the direction of investment, and investment in foreign business communities has seen a "green tendency."

The U.S. government has publicly stated that green products enjoy export tax rebates, while at the same time offering preferential credits on export credits in order to occupy the international market, and set up a green product export office under the Ministry of Commerce to be responsible for investment and promotion of green products. The Japanese government proposed the "Action Plan for the Green Planet of the Earth with the theme of the new century in the 21st century" and actively supported the green industry. The EU economic policymaking department also leans towards green products in terms of taxes, payments, and export policies. In Switzerland, 70% of new investment last year was used to develop various new products that are biodegradable or easy to recycle. In the analysis of the stock market, some European stock market commentators also began to pay attention to environmental issues and the “green benefits” of listed companies (ie, Pollution input and output).

According to a survey conducted by a member company of the London Stock Exchange, since 1990, "green stocks" - stocks issued by companies that deal in waste handling operations - prices have increased in the London stock market, compared to all stocks. The average increased by 70%. After 10 years of research and 200 million francs spent by the French pollution contaminant, Raliya, the company finally invented a new production technology method that can eliminate the use of chlorofluorocarbons that damage the ozone layer in spray containers.

Environmentally friendly green products and packaging

According to statistics from the United States International Environmental Protection and Commercial Corporation, about 5% of new products were “green products” in 1990. By 1997, the proportion had increased to 80%. In recent years, many large European and American companies have taken the lead in the production of green products.