The last few years have shown us that the health of our planet has become one of the defining stories of our time. From the kitchen to the office and back again, consumers and business owners alike are making important changes to ensure a greener future.

Food and beverage brands are continuing to opt for alternatives to refined sugars and the results are not only incredibly flavorful, but better for your body. Such is the case with Zebedees Tomato Ketchup, which celebrates its nutritional advantages with a lighthearted, yet carefully considered design that boldly contrasts the more traditional competition.

The recently launched Graduate Collection embraces that anticipation of adventure and exploration, with three uniquely textured papers that enrich creative label design for wine and spirits.

As customers become increasingly eco-conscious, brands with a focus on sustainability can choose label materials that communicate a commitment to environmentally friendly practices from vine to table. Avery Dennison offers a wide portfolio of sustainable wine label materials with a premium look and feel. In partnership with Dragon Rouge and Inessence, we’ve put together an inspiration envelope with eight examples of how the perfect blend of materials and design can elevate the story of a product and the brand behind it.

Carlo Ballerio is an artist whose mixed media art combines inks and dies, paint, repurposed refuse material from wine label making, and upcycled materials he finds lying around. Read about his creative process on M_use.

Fasson® Crush Barley is a sustainable label material with industrial waste from the production of whiskey and beer. The label material is available exclusively from Avery Dennison. Learn more on M_use.

Away Days Brewing Co. is rooted in the dream of providing Portland’s beer-loving community with a new kind of brewery experience. Owners Niki Diamond and Pete Hoppins are transplants from England to Portland via Amsterdam. The two are co-owners of the pub next door–The Toffee Club–a British-style football pub.

Interview with Coming Clean designer Rebecca Worth.