If you are making a decision about what cartons to use in your packaging, you may be considering the difference between cardboard and paperboard when it comes to recycling. Many people assume that because both cardboard and paperboard are paper products that they are recycled the same way or together.…
As a business owner or manager, you have a lot of responsibilities and obligations. It can be difficult to manage them all. One of the obligations you have to the world at large is to be an environmentally conscious business. Environmentally safe processes and products are important to the overall…
The type of carton and closure system you use largely depends on what you are manufacturing, how it needs to be packaged, how you are shipping it, and your own ideal operating procedures. Choosing the right closure system for your cartons is an important part of ensuring both quality and…
Our modern lifestyle generates astonishing amounts of waste, and more and more consumers are starting to care. As chains like Starbucks vow to eliminate straws and local governments experiment with trash regulations, the demand for eco-friendly everything is surging. This includes eco-friendly packaging! Research indicates that shoppers want to purchase…
Children are naturally curious, a trait that offers plenty of benefits in the classroom. However, curiosity can pose serious dangers when children come across unsecured packaging. Pharmaceuticals, cleaning products, and other common household products are extremely harmful for children to touch or ingest. This is why child resistant packaging has…
Efficiency is the key to success, especially in the manufacturing world. As a brand, production or plant manager, you are always looking for ways to increase your bottom line and maximize operational efficiency. Since revenue growth and cost reduction are both directly correlated to packaging practices, employing the following tips…
The packaging industry is currently experiencing a revolution led by the rise of artificial intelligence. While it’s no secret that AI is gradually working its way into our daily lives, it’s having an especially profound effect on the future of packaging and distribution. Smart packaging warehouses are no longer a…
If you asked any manufacturer to list the factors most essential to successful manufacturing, you are likely to hear terms like quick, efficient, accurate. This is especially true for companies who specialize in food, pharmaceuticals, and other closely inspected products. Though they might sound old-fashioned, conveyors actually play a significant…
Every passing year, manufacturers are under more and more pressure to develop sustainable packaging solutions that reduce their carbon footprint and attract eco-conscious consumers. This isn’t an easy task, but corrugated packaging offers surprising environmental benefits for manufacturers looking for a realistic solution. Created From Paper Waste Material Corrugated packaging…
Packaging technologies continue to evolve through the 21st century, making product packaging so much more than cardboard and plastic. These innovations are designed to attract customers and create added value to a part of the product conventionally viewed as disposable. Heat-Anywhere Containers Customers already expect their favorite food and beverage…
