A packaging outrage

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The packaging of CD-ROMs is wasteful to the environment, with packaging weighing 17 times the actual compact disk. Manufacturers indulge in overpackaging in order to capture the consumers' attention. Companies should allow designers to develop recyclable or reusable packages that consume minimal space. Environment-friendly techniques such as life-cycle assessment and composting are discussed.

Environmental aspects, CD-ROM, CD-ROM disks, Packaged goods

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Opportunity knocks for virgin designers

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Virgin Galactic is planning to send privileged astro-tourists into near-orbit have offered architecture students to design a Spaceport. Virgin Galactic want Spaceport to be designed in such a way that it should not resemble an airport but should have a central terminal building, spaceship hangars, boutique hotel, and restaurants.

United Kingdom, Air Transportation, Scheduled, And Air Courier Services, Airlines, Virgin Galactic

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Indie music labels are rising above the noise with unique CD packaging

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Unusual and unique CD packaging has raised the revenue for Indie labels like, Dust-to-Digital record label in Atlanta. Woodpack, a firm based in Vernon, British Columbia, has suddenly become the fabricator of choice for homegrown labels seeking a more permanent way to package their dream projects.

Marketing procedures, Misc. Converted Paper Products, Integrated Record Production/Distribution, Prerecorded records and tapes, Miscellaneous Plastics Products, NEC, Packaging, Digital Audio Discs, British Columbia, Packaging industry, Labeling, Compact discs

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