User:Divyah2/Distant Village

Distant Village is the leading innovator in sustainable handmade packaging. Started in 2000 by Rich Cohen, the company focused on a way to develop a successful business that would respect the planet and the people involved in the process. By initiating loyal relationships with the world’s best skilled artisans from remote villages and cooperating with them on re engineering their processes to develop sustainable branded packaging, Distant Village Packaging was on the path of developing a new concept. Starting with the production of handmade gift items, boxes and bags, the Chicago-based firm rapidly switched to an activity of designer and producer of branded packaging solutions for specialty and presentation packaging. This business model allows the talented artisans to evolve and to use their skills in the creation of highly relevant packaging that enhance brand identity. Distant Village focuses on producing impactful packaging designed around brand relevance for each client. The company's deep commitment to sustainable practices is unwavering, including a triple bottom line: People, Planet and Profit. People: Fair Trade practices serve as an economic empowerment of remote communities in South-East Asia. Distant Village and its clients also make donations to support scholarship programs for the children of the artisan communities. This provides a further incentive for artisans to continue developing and enhancing their craft. Planet: As an eco-friendly organization, Distant Village’s products are made from abundant and renewable plant fibers. Profit: Today, Distant Village and its clients share a common philosophy of doing business, working with organic products, green materials or fair trade processes. The premium clients belong to various industries such as chocolate, jewelry, baby clothing or coffee and tea. In 2008, Pure Labels, Inc. was launched as a joint venture with Channeled Resources to manufacture and distribute adhesive sustainable label stock which utilize Distant Village tree-free face stock. The initiative created the world's most sustainable labels, reinforcing Distant Village as a reference in sustainable packaging materials. Distant Village is a member of Green America, the Organic Trade Association and the Fair Trade Federation.