Aug 2, 2022 | Child-Safe Packaging
Polybags are a ubiquitous and essential part of our everyday lives. Millions of products get shipped worldwide every day that use these bags. Poly mailers are essential in creating a secure, temperature-controlled environment that limits the growth of bacteria, mold,...
Aug 1, 2022 | Child-Safe Packaging
We’ve become so accustomed to convenience in our modern world that it’s hard to fathom living without our universal household items. They save us endless hours of extra labor and effort in our daily lives. But these necessities don’t get the recognition they deserve....
Jul 31, 2022 | Child-Safe Packaging
You don’t have to look far to see or hear the impacts of industry on the environment. Crude oil spills in the Gulf of Mexico or landfills full of avoidable household waste. Not to mention the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, estimated to be 620,000 square miles. Many...
Jul 30, 2022 | Child-Safe Packaging
Did you know that the world generates approximately 300 million tons of plastic waste each year and that 60% of this plastic waste is not recycled? Instead, it persists in environmental landfills, leading to significant threats to human life, animals, and nature. But...
Jul 26, 2022 | Child-Safe Packaging
To the average consumer, it may come as a shock to discover that nitrogen gas is used so widely in food packaging. After all, this elemental gas is something we don’t hear about very often, even though it comprises approximately 78% of the atmosphere that sustains...
Jul 26, 2022 | Child-Safe Packaging
The vitamin market reaches new heights every year, as consumers look to boost their health and longevity with more potent and personalized products. Established companies lead the charge in market growth. Yet, much of the new interest in vitamins comes from smaller...
Jul 15, 2022 | Child-Safe Packaging
We are in the plastic age, where parts of what we wear and use every day are made from some form of plastic material. Plastics aren’t created equal. What kind of material makes up our daily use of plastic? What’s more, which of these materials are recyclable plastics?...
Jul 15, 2022 | Child-Safe Packaging
In today’s environment-conscious world, it’s becoming more common to hear people rave about a company that makes big waves in the community for going “green.” Not every company is as committed to sustainability as they would have you believe. Known as...
Jul 15, 2022 | Child-Safe Packaging
Dog flea treatments are among the top-selling pet care items in the world. These flea prevention tools help dog owners combat discomfort, disease, and other flea-borne issues safely. But since flea control medicines like flea collars and tick spray are potent,...
Jul 14, 2022 | Child-Safe Packaging
Product packaging often comes down to choosing materials and creating designs that appeal to customers, considering everything from barrier properties to branding. But a part of the equation that often goes overlooked is how packages are sealed and what goes into...
Jul 14, 2022 | Child-Safe Packaging
When packaging products, manufacturers have to consider all variables. It’s not just about delivering the product in one piece but also protecting it from destructive elements like heat, gasses, and perhaps most importantly, moisture. Whether it’s water, vapor,...
Jul 13, 2022 | Child-Safe Packaging
Light-proofing tends not to be a priority of all the barrier properties to consider when developing a packaging system. However, for certain industries, it’s a top concern, alongside moisture blocking and other forms of protection. We don’t usually think of light as...
Jul 12, 2022 | Child-Safe Packaging
We all know that aluminum foil is a proven solution for packaging technology, logistics, branding flexibility, and more — but what is it about this material that has allowed it to stand the test of time? In this article, let’s examine how aluminum foil is used for...
Jul 11, 2022 | Child-Safe Packaging
There is far more to the world of packaging than meets the eye. Every type of packaging material comes with pros and cons that can only be fully understood by analyzing the logistics from every possible angle. Some of the most important packaging features fall into...
Jul 10, 2022 | Child-Safe Packaging
Have you ever sold a product and been disappointed by your reviews — not of the product itself but of its package? If so, you’re not alone. Packaging is an essential part of the purchase decision. It catches your consumer’s eye and helps them decide whether or not to...
May 4, 2022 | Child-Safe Packaging
The phone you’re using now came with a small box that housed the smartphone, earphones, charger, and USB cable. You’re also likely to see earrings, necklaces, rings, jewelry boxes, and other loose jewelry in a tiny box mailer. Small packaging not only...
May 4, 2022 | Child-Safe Packaging
Luxury packaging can make a lot of difference to your bottom line if you implement it well. In fact, 61% of consumers stated they’re much more likely to buy a product if it comes in premium packaging. If you’re selling a luxury product like watches,...
May 4, 2022 | Child-Safe Packaging
Spout packaging has changed the game for the food and beverage markets. Nielsen stated that spout pouch beverage sales reached about $200 million annually in 2020. This is ten times what the market was in 2010. In fact, during the pandemic, a bar was able to remain...
May 4, 2022 | Child-Safe Packaging
The McDonald’s Happy Meal box is nostalgic. The product packaging takes you back to your childhood and the memorable experience of enjoying the iconic fast-food meal. The box’s red color and the handle’s golden arches inspire excitement and happiness...
May 4, 2022 | Child-Safe Packaging
Silica gel beads are the most common material used for removing humidity from a humid environment, and you’ll mostly see them in clothes and shoes. You know how smelly shoes can get after a while, and silica gel bags will keep your shoes and feet smelling like a...
May 4, 2022 | Child-Safe Packaging
A few brands come to mind when it comes to exceptional packaging design. Case in point, Happy Socks employs creativity when designing its packaging by using lively patterns, typography, and graphic designs often seen in its products. The company has diversified its...
May 4, 2022 | Child-Safe Packaging
Candies, chips, food, popcorn, and cereals. What do they have in common? They’re stored in poly bags on supermarket shelves. These bags are great for packaging since they are lightweight, making them cost-effective and sustainable during shipping. They are also...
May 4, 2022 | Child-Safe Packaging
Flexible packaging is good for many reasons. But what has piqued the interest of manufacturers, retailers, and consumers is its child-resistant capabilities, sustainability, and compact design. According to the FPA, flexible packaging use is expected to grow in the...
May 4, 2022 | Child-Safe Packaging
Have you increasingly seen paper or polyethylene bags standing upright on shelves of your neighborhood supermarket? Those are called stand-up pouches, and they’ve become very popular. In fact, the global market for this packaging was $11.13 billion in 2018 and...
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