Material Composition | Eco-conscious packaging for premium brands | Industry Standard: 30% post-consumer recycled paper (ISO 14021) Our Base: FSC-certified paperboard (50% post-consumer) ▲ Our Advanced: 100% post-consumer recycled (ASTM D6400) ▲▲▲ | Advanced reduces landfill waste by 50% (▲▲▲) Base meets sustainability mandates (▲) | Advanced may cost 20% more (▲▲▲) Base lacks compostability (▲) |
Sustainability Certifications | Meeting eco-label requirements | Industry Standard: No certification Our Base: FSC Certified (▲) Our Advanced: FSC + Cradle to Cradle (▲▲) | Advanced qualifies for premium eco-labels (▲▲) Base ensures traceable sourcing (▲) | Base lacks Cradle to Cradle (▲) Industry-standard products face regulatory risks |
Printing Capabilities | Custom branding for specialty coffees | Industry Standard: CMYK printing Our Base: CMYK + Pantone (▲) Our Advanced: Pantone + Gold Foil/UV Coating (▲▲▲) | Advanced creates metallic finishes (▲▲▲) Base supports brand color accuracy (▲) | Advanced requires longer setup time (▲▲▲) Industry-standard prints lack premium effects |
Recyclability Compliance | Municipal recycling programs | Industry Standard: Recyclable (no certification) Our Base: Recyclable per ASTM D6400 (▲) Our Advanced: 100% recyclable + compostable (▲▲) | Advanced breaks down in 90 days (▲▲) Base meets basic recycling standards (▲) | Base requires separate composting (▲) Industry-standard materials contaminate recycling streams |
Design Flexibility | Unique branding for niche markets | Industry Standard: Flat printing Our Base: Matte/Gloss Lamination (▲) Our Advanced: Embossing + UV Coating (▲▲▲) | Advanced adds tactile textures (▲▲▲) Base protects prints from smudging (▲) | Advanced adds 0.3mm thickness (▲▲▲) Base limits creative options (▲) |
Structural Integrity | Protecting fragile capsules during transit | Industry Standard: 200 GSM paperboard Our Base: 250 GSM (▲) Our Advanced: 300 GSM (▲▲) | Advanced resists bending under 5kg loads (▲▲) Base handles standard shipping (▲) | Advanced adds 15% weight (▲▲) Base may crease in humid conditions (▲) |