Oct 12, 2022 | Child-Safe Packaging
In 2018 alone, 82.2 million tons of municipal solid waste (MSW) were generated by packaging and containers. This figure encompasses everything from broken glass bottles on the corner to the plastic bags that drift down the street and float in the ocean to the cheap...
Oct 12, 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,...
Oct 11, 2022 | Child-Safe Packaging
Few packaging technologies are as universal and diverse as barrier films. These materials can be found in a huge range of applications, and are engineered to meet the needs of industries of all kinds. If you’ve cracked open a bag of snacks recently, you’ve seen...
Oct 10, 2022 | Child-Safe Packaging
The mail-order pharmacy concept has always been on the periphery but has seen a huge uptick thanks to widespread digitization and interest in remote services. People simply aren’t willing to spend time waiting in line at the local pharmacy when they can order their...
Oct 9, 2022 | Child-Safe Packaging
Every detail counts when bringing a product to market, including the packaging system used to ship, store, and protect each unit. Now that manufacturers are overwhelmed with options, they’re looking at new ways to differentiate their products while retaining all the...
Oct 8, 2022 | Child-Safe Packaging
Plastic bottles and plastic bags take about 500 years to decay in a landfill. All those heaps of single-use plastics, like straws and takeout boxes, will continue to poison the soil and groundwater and produce greenhouse gas for generations to come. That begs the...
Oct 7, 2022 | Child-Safe Packaging
Most packaging manufacturers and traders assume that product packaging companies only produce packaging boxes. But the market is becoming dynamic and very competitive. For instance, the packaging market comprises several players like engineers, designers, and product...
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...
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