The Packaging Council of Australia has extended the date of the 2009 Australian Packaging Awards, So if you havent entered yet, you still have time. Simply head to the website and follow the instructions

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The package design stakes seem to be at their competitive best when it comes to beverage bottles. Not only are the concepts constantly pushing the envelope, but the design follows closely afterwards.

Take the curious case of Whatever drinks, playing on the fact that mostly people are pretty unfussed about what they’ll drink when asked (ever answered a host “anything is fine” or “whatever”?) All the labels from Singapore marketing company, Out of the Box, look the same, but the content is a surprise each time. Read more about Beverage Packaging Design →

Token “greenwashing” is not enough; the packaging design industry is stepping up to the plate and embracing sustainability as the new wave in corporate environmental consciousness.

‘Green is Dead’ is the new shock caption that has been doing the rounds in www-land and does have the desired effect of stirring indignation and guilt as you read it. But we’re only joshing with you, dear reader, the good news is that the greenwashing bandwagon that many companies have hopped on in the last five or so years trying to snare your good opinion and dollars has not been enough and we the people have demanded a more serious commitment. Continue Reading ►