Migration Design aims to not design projects that end up as waste in our oceans and landfills.
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Grizzly Bear, 1970s BC photo © Sandro Morlacci (my Dad)
Migration Design encourages clients to choose environmentally responsible materials and print production.
Sustainability Steps
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Less is More
Narrow it down to the essentials and make those ethically sourced and eco-friendly
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How can it be reused, repurposed, recycled or composted?
Can it remain in a circular economy?
What can be done to make it a better candidate for recycling or composting?
Add instructions for the end-user w/ recycling symbols.
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For signage use existing infrastructure to save costs on materials and installation
Reduce the paper weight
Reduce the size
Use the least amount of ink
Design to reduce materials for packaging and shipping
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Use Tree-Free Papers: Sugar Sheet™, Recycled Cotton Paper, Kona® Paper, Agricultural Waste Paper & Stone Paper®
Use Sustainable Packaging and Shipping Supplies from EcoEnclose
Use NatureFlex™ compostable films
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Use plant-based biodegradable & water-based inks
Ask for Algae Ink
Avoid petroleum inks w/ volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
Avoid heavy metal inks like metallics and fluorescents
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On Vancouver Island
On the mainland of British Columbia
Within Canada
Nearest to client location