The cornerstone of ecologically sensitive packaging is laid during the product development phase.

The STI Group's packaging developers can use cutting-edge CAD technology to reduce the amount of materials used to create packaging while still accounting for the entire value chain. This includes for example optimal utilisation of pallet surfaces and the cargo space on lorries, the use of papers with lower grammage and a reduction in the amount of materials used in packaging.

Novel production processes like digital small run print production and the efficient networking of the value chain (supply chain management) provide environmental benefits and contribute to reduced over-production and demand-led, customised manufacturing.