There’s a lot to love about polyethylene. It’s been the most common plastic in the world for nearly one hundred years and renowned for its strength, stability, versatility, recyclability and…

No product is considered finished until the producer lands on the perfect packaging system to bring it all together. Even as the economy becomes more digitized, customers still care about…

In B2C industries of all kinds, consumer safety is among the top considerations when making packaging decisions. From pharmaceuticals to cannabis, dry products to household cleaning supplies, accidental ingestion or…

CPG companies search endlessly for packaging solutions that check all the boxes. Packaging must be durable, safe, flexible, and boast strong barrier protections while remaining cost-effective. Add to this list…

Families can stock up on effective, affordable household products and enjoy many modern conveniences. Personal hygiene items, powerful cleaning products, and life-changing medicines can all be found in the home.

It’s not just extreme conditions that manufacturers worry about when packaging and shipping products. Even the most durable materials are vulnerable to the elements, including oxygen. The principle of oxidative…

Your package is a significant part of your business. A neatly-packed product delivered without flaws or damage speaks volumes about brand credibility. You also need the right…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…