minimize your impact

packaging that is
better in the big picture

Packaging should make an impression on shelf and in the hearts of your consumers, not on the environment. At Fuseneo, sustainability is not merely a buzzword. It is at the core of our creative process. Minimizing your packaging’s ecological impact is far from simple and balancing it alongside protection, production and performance requirements can feel like a game of whack-a-mole. 

We take a holistic view to designing solutions that are optimized for your business needs and our collective environmental needs.

exploring materials

You wouldn't want to eat ice cream out of a soda can; you'd prefer it in a cone or a bowl, right? Similarly, when it comes to selecting materials for packaging, the choice should be guided by the product's functionality and requirements. We don't play favorites when it comes to packaging materials and we understand there is no one-size-fits-all solution. Our goal is to guide you to the right choice for your brand’s and product’s needs, recognizing the varying levels of sustainability. Conducting a comprehensive evaluation of all available materials is the key to addressing our clients' challenges effectively - just like we did for Sambazon.

minimizing damages

Products that are damaged require a return trip, burdened by the added baggage of materials, emissions, and wasted products. On the other hand, well-packaged products only require a one-way ticket to reach the customer. Ensuring the safety of this journey is paramount. As a certified ISTA Test Lab and trusted APASS partner, we are well-equipped to ensure your product arrives at its destination without damage. This also holds true for delicate items like drinkware which can be successfully delivered intact.

reducing waste

Materials, components, shape, and weight—it all adds up. Efficient and optimized designs help reduce waste, leading to savings in shipping and storage costs, and ultimately, contributing to a smaller environmental impact. That’s a win-win for both the environment and the wallet! The reduction in weight and space was a success in the case of Lipton's innovative bottle redesign.

recycled packaging

recovery planning

What happens when your packaging doesn't have a clear path? Determining how to handle it after use is crucial for sustainable packaging design. Whether you opt for reusing, recycling, or composting depends on your company's sustainability goals and what best suits your product. With this in mind, we offer this guide to assist you in planning your packaging’s recovery route.

Learn more with these sustainability resources

Pdf guides

free whitepapers on big packaging topics

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Die with Dignity

If you don't send your packaging to a better place, it may come back to haunt you (and the planet). Here are some things to keep in mind in the design phase.
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5 Fatal Flaws of Packaging

Packaging can't fix a sucky product, but it can sink a great one. Here are the five most common ways we see good products suffer from bad packaging.
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Amazon's New Packaging Standards

Amazon is raising the bar when it comes to packaging for online retail. What does that mean for your brand? Here's a look at each certification tier, and the factors that vendors and sellers need to consider.
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videos

unpacked: a video series exploring all things packaging

Unpacked:

Primary Packaging with Paperfoam

Half Magic, Full Sustainability
Half Magic has a new look and is wearing it well. Last year they introduced Paperfoam, an easy to recycle or compost, starch-based material, as their primary packaging for eye shadows and blush.
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Unboxing Caraway Kitchenware

Sustainable from package to countertop
Say, hey, good lookin', what you got cookin'?
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The Recyclability Catfish

The start of something
In 2022 Brent Lindberg stated, "Don't judge a bottle by its cover".
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Colgate Goes Curbside

A Move to Mono-Material
The truth fairy left a video under Brent's pillow last night. Although bummed it wasn't cash, he still has a sweet tooth for sustainability and is ready to drop some wisdom🦷.
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Fast Food Showdown

Order Up!
It's a Fast Food Showdown - Packaging Edition.
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Unboxing the Body Shop

Tuning up sustainability
You're going to want to 'wash' this! (sorry... we couldn't resist)! #unboxing The Body Shop
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Unboxing Spice House

Let's get Spicy
We are getting spicy with another e-commerce unboxing video.
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Unboxing Plaine Products

A Packaging Revolution
Wash – Rinse – RETURN! Brent checks out Plaine Products' refillable packaging system.
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Unboxing Brewbike

Brewed Just For You
Today Brent talks about a recent Fuseneo project with Brewbike. p.s. No coffee beans were harmed in the making of this video.
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Unboxing Toad & Co

Looking Good While Doing Good
Toad&Co is dedicated to cleaning up the apparel industry. Their website states- Go Sustainable or Go Nude!
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Unboxing Allbirds

Running With Sustainabilty
That's right, it's time for another unboxing video! Today we are looking at Allbirds e-commerce packaging from heel to toe.
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The Recycling Stream

Red Sock In the Whites
Ever put a red sock in with the whites? You know what happens. Likewise, the recycling system only stays clean if we keep things properly sorted.
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Are Plastics Evil? pt. 2

Performance
"Plastics make it possible" is a tough marketing claim to argue with. When it comes to performance, few things can even compare with plastics, and that performance often affects sustainability.
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Are Plastics Evil? pt. 1

Flexible vs. Rigid
Once upon a time, plastics looked like a godsend. Now, they're often treated more like a villainous plague. What's the real story?
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GFB

It's a bowl! It's a pouch! No wait...
Beyond bowls, boxes and bags, in uncharted waters of packaging, there lives the GFB. What is it, and what are the benefits of this unique blend of packaging? We're breaking it down today.
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How To Brand Your Packaging pt. 3

Sustainability
When you're designing packaging, two major areas of consideration are sustainability and branding. But these are not isolated—sustainability factors can actually serve to communicate what's important to your brand.
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How To Trash Recycling pt. 5

Mixed Signals
Really want to destroy recyclability? Give your customers the silent treatment. What we say (or don't say) is a major deciding factor for where your packaging ends up and how it goes through the recycling system.
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How To Trash Recycling pt. 4

Sink or Sort
One part of the recycling process is giving plastic items a bath. And here, the plastic resins we choose can cause trouble in the sink/float sortation process.
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How To Trash Recycling pt. 3

Together Forever
Recyclable + Recyclable = Garbage?!? The math doesn't seem to add up. Combining materials in just the wrong ways can make them no longer recyclable.
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How To Trash Recycling pt. 2

Gum Up The Works
Did you know, you can turn recyclable materials into garbage just by using them in certain ways? Certain design decisions regarding shape, size and format can ruin packaging recyclability. You're welcome.
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How To Trash Recycling pt. 1

Off-Color Materials
We're all about sustainability here, but what if you want to make sure your packaging is NON-recyclable? Well, you have options—lots of them. First, let's look at the materials you choose.
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A Good Clean Fight

Grove Collaborative vs. Clean Revolution
Reusable packaging is all the rage for its sustainability, convenience and unique experience. Here are two very different approaches to reusable packaging for cleaning products.
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Shave Off!

Dollar Shave Club vs. Harry's
A look at how these pioneers of subscription box shaving each use packaging structures and graphics to create a custom experience, not to mention the implications on sustainability along the way.
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Prep-Free Packaging

Sorry To Burst Your Bubblewrap
What's the deal with prep? Tier 3 of Amazon's Frustration-Free Packaging is all about protection and shippability, but it still gets shipped in an overbox. We break down what it's all about, and what it means for testing.
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Tide Eco-Box

More Fun Than Washing Your Undies
How do you make a detergent bottle that ships without an over-box? Turn it into a box. Tide rethinks the classic jug with a bag-in-box solution. For our first unboxing video, Brent tears it apart to check it out from every angle.
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We have gone into projects with heavy demands and a lot of unknowns. Fuseneo makes the effort to know our brand completely in order to quickly find a diverse range of solutions—options that explore structure, materials and user experience. All the while, they are helping us realize greater sustainability in our packaging.
Andy Corlett

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Andy Corlett

Global Director of Packaging

set the standard
in sustainability

Don't waste money on wasteful packaging. See the whole picture, and design packaging that helps you meet your sustainability goals.

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