noissue 101 10 Ways Arts & Crafts Brands Used Sustainable Packaging With custom packaging, you can get your designs down to a fine art. Here's 10 brands who show sustainability and creativity can go hand-in-hand.
ECO ALLIANCE Molly Mahon: Off the Scale Happy with Beautiful Prints "Remember to breathe! Trust, smile and if it feels right in your gut, then go for it - you will never know if you don’t try," Molly Mahon
ECO ALLIANCE Barabàn Kids: 100% Handmade, Organic Clothing for Kids "We love the Earth, in all its expression. We believe in the Human ability to make with one’s hands, to offer unique handcrafted products." Barabàn Kids
ECO ALLIANCE Customized Pastries for Every Occasion with Amelia and Rose "We feel it is important to be mindful of the environment as much as possible. The world is a beautiful place, and it’s our responsibility to take care of it." Jessica, founder of Amelia & Rose
ECO ALLIANCE Lilasuds: When Bathing Turns to Fine Art "...I wanted to bring that sense of joy, and excitement whenever someone used my creative soaps or indulged in a relaxing bath with luxurious bath bombs." Desiree, founder of Lilasuds
ECO ALLIANCE Everydae Indulgence: The Delectable Cookie Brand that Cares for the Environment "During the pandemic, I have always been on a mission to find the best cookies around the metro and ended up making my own version of my cookies." Dae, founder of Everydae Indulgence
Creatives: Manureva Studio x evening star baby “Our inspiration really comes from what the client expects from us. We respond to ‘we want something efficient and trustworthy’, or ‘we want something warm and friendly’ with visual ideas. It’s like creating a visual language, in a way." - Maud
ECO ALLIANCE Natural Products for Furbabies and Furparents Alike with Scruffy Little Terrier "Barney and Sandy and my love of being a dog owner inspire me. I want to help other dog owners enjoy happy, healthy lives with their pets." Michelle, Founder of Scruffy Little Terrier
ECO ALLIANCE Matcha Nude: The Everyday Matcha for a Busy Lifestyle "We are a natural, compassionate company that cares about your life, your choices, mother earth, and of course, your energy." Amelia, founder of Matcha Nude
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ECO ALLIANCE Making Gifting Easy and Delightful with Unboxed Gifting "I wanted to make gifting easier for my customers and ensure self-care remains a part of lives moving forward." Carla, founder of Unboxed Gifting
ECO ALLIANCE Nina Spicy: Feel-Good Illustrations to Spice Up Your Life "Discover new supports, exceed your limits, and do not be afraid! Give it 100% in what you love and never back down!" Nina of Nina Spicy
ECO ALLIANCE Saving the Sea through Art with Mora Cornwall "Having grown up with the sea as my home, I would hate to see it suffer and degrade to the point that my own children wouldn’t get to enjoy it as I did." Ella, founder of Mora Cornwall
Creatives: FOLK x Succulent Calm + Inspired “I really liked her mission and vision for her company. She was very passionate in the time of COVID about bringing peace and joy through her products. I love a project that I can be a part of from the ground up. Branding, packaging, photography, and website - we did it all.” - Alyson Brown
ECO ALLIANCE Rosemary Local: Providing a Platform for Creatives "The little steps make a big difference, especially being an online store that sells different products. Those products must be created as sustainably as possible." Rosie, founder of Rosemary Local
ECO ALLIANCE Best Ugly Bagels: Authentic, Handmade, Wood-Fired, and Not Really Ugly "Believe in what you do, deliver it with integrity and have fun." Mike Lawrence, Brand & Marketing Manager of Best Ugly Bagels
ECO ALLIANCE Magical Greeting Cards & Prints with Jessica Blessica "Continuing to send handwritten cards to loved ones is a great way of saying you are important to me and worth my time and effort." Jessica of Jessica Blessica
Creatives: Jadyn Klassen x PASTE “I find inspiration in a lot of art and design that I've come across in my travels. It's always inspirational to go through photo albums from trips and find something new. A colour, a pattern, a shape. I also find a lot of inspiration in the lives that my friends and clients live.” - Jadyn Klassen
ECO ALLIANCE Lilac Candles: Cruelty-Free, Eco-Friendly "My inspiration is creating and being inventive with my products. I am always so excited about all the possibilities that await me," Maria Callara, founder of Lilac Candles
ECO ALLIANCE Evening Ink: Creating Meaningful Memories with Calligraphy Art "I want to inspire people to find beauty in simplicity and for my work to be a vessel for meaningful memories that lasts generations." Eve of Evening Ink
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Creatives: Art-Work Agency x Foliar "It’s really true that a picture speaks a thousand words. There is something raw about sharing stories that helps us better understand ourselves and the world around us," Art-Work Agency
ECO ALLIANCE Meaningful Designs on Timeless Pieces with Suki Studio "I believe we can all do our part to be more sustainable and I love finding new ways to be more eco friendly," Brody Bain, founder of Suki Studio
ECO ALLIANCE AWOL: Wearable Works of Art for Travel and Art Enthusiasts "The beauty of our planet is limitless, and so is our imagination. I jump out of bed each morning excited to see how far, and where this exploration will take me next." Alex, founder of AWOL
ECO ALLIANCE Caffeinating consciously with Rosso Coffee Roasters The team behind Rosso Coffee Roasters shares inspiring insight into their sourcing mentality, the impact of their online presence, and the core values that fuel it all.
