2016 has been a memorable year, to say the least. From the presidential election and political upsets to a long list of unexpected celebrity deaths, 2016 will be remembered as a truly unique year. The same goes for the 2016 trends in the packaging industry, which witnessed evolution within the…
The sale of used and previously owned items is a core piece of the economy. From consignment shops selling secondhand clothes and household items to pre-owned car dealerships, countless consumers are happy to save money by purchasing used goods. The same principle applies to the buying and selling of second-hand…
As climate change and environmental concerns become more widely understood, much of the world is looking to France for guidance. This guidance is coming not only in the form of carbon emission standards, but also in compostable packaging ideas. In fact, just this September, France mandated compostable serviceware and diversion…
Like it or hate it, Walmart has become a central retailer in nearly every city in America, and the empire doesn’t show any signs of slowing down. Known for being a one-stop-shop with everything at ultra-low prices, Walmart is hoping to also add “environmentally sustainable” to its reputation. In particular,…
Designing and building packaging that is attractive, durable, and engaging, all while remaining affordable and realistic, is a tall order. It is no secret that a brand’s packaging has the power to make or break its profits, which is why so much time, energy, and research is poured into the…
Your doctor probably tells you to eat fiber-rich foods to keep your digestive system happy, but in the packaging world, fiber takes on a whole new meaning. Plastic has long reigned as a favorite packaging material thanks to its flexibility and versatility. However, plastic comes at a steep price to…
Most people use the phrase “corrugated cardboard,” but the two are actually very different in the world of packaging engineering. Corrugated material like the type used in pizza delivery boxes is made of three distinct layers of paper with an inside line, outside liner, and fluting running in between. Cardboard,…
Ever since they hit the market, e-cigarettes have proven themselves to be controversial products. Most of the discussions regarding e-cigarettes revolve around the health impacts of using them directly, and more recently the concern has focused on the rise of teen smoking as a result of the “cool” allure of…
The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission exists, according to its website, for the purpose of “protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of the thousands of types of consumer products under the agency’s jurisdiction.” This includes anything that might pose a fire,…
If you love to save money and catch great deals at the grocery store, then you definitely know it’s possible to pay next-to-nothing for items that are approaching their “best by” or “expiration” dates. Everything from fresh bread and chips to milk and ground beef can be purchased for a…
