5 Sustainable Food Packaging Ideas Sep 27, 2016Many people may see packaging as a necessary evil, particularly when it comes to food products. The appropriate packaging is required in order to keep certain foods safe and fresh. However, there are many food packaging solutions that are simply... read more
3 Replacements for Styrofoam Shipping Boxes Aug 26, 2016Styrofoam shipping boxes are made from polystyrene plastic, commonly used for its strong insulation and cushioning properties. Fragile items, such as wine bottles, can be shipped long distances in Styrofoam shipping boxes without being damaged.... read more
15 Sustainable Secondary Packaging Ideas Jul 27, 2016Replace polystyrene “peanuts” with paper or recycled plastic loose fill. Replace polystyrene packaging with a paper or polyethylene alternative. Use inflatable air pillow packaging for simple void fill applications. Although the... read more
Dell’s Plastic Packaging Alternative: Bamboo Packaging Solutions Jul 26, 2016In 2010, Dell landed the number one spot on Newsweek’s 2010 Green Rankings of U.S. companies. In addition to the computer giant’s recent introduction of its mushroom-based packaging, Dell has been replacing its plastic packaging... read more
Pros and Cons of Biodegradable Packing Peanuts Jun 29, 2016Loose fill packaging peanuts are often thought of as a nuisance, making a mess once packages are opened and clinging to clothes long after. Not only do people find them irritating, but they are also harmful to the environment. Yet loose fill... read more
What Is PUMA’s Clever Little Bag? Jun 27, 2016When it comes to reducing packaging waste and carbon emissions, plastic isn’t the only material that companies are looking to cut. The shoe and apparel company PUMA recently introduced its “Clever Little Bag” – the... read more
The Solar Bottle Bulb Lights Up Homes with Recycled Plastic Bottles May 26, 2016Old plastic bottles that would otherwise find their way to landfills, dumps and oceans, are creating new light and a better life in many low-income homes in the Philippine city of Manila. The “Solar Bottle Bulb” is a simple, affordable... read more
Biodegradable Food Packaging Apr 26, 2016Biodegradable food packaging was once a novelty, but is now widely used and available in a multitude of standard and custom products. The explosion of interest in these materials is a reflection of growing consumer concern about sustainability and... read more
Sustainable Packaging Alternatives to Styrofoam Materials Apr 26, 2016Polystyrene, more commonly known as Styrofoam for its use in the trademark plastic foam, is a type of plastic material with strong insulation and cushioning properties. These features make the material ideal for shipping, storing and packaging a... read more
Soy-Based Foam Materials Used in Ford Vehicles Mar 26, 2016Crop-based bioplastics are becoming more and more common in the packaging industry, with plastic packaging such as beverage bottles, shampoo bottles and cell phone packages being sourced from renewable resources like bamboo, sugar cane and soy. In... read more
The Difference Between Biodegradable and Compostable Packaging Materials Mar 9, 2016Many packaging products boast environmentally-friendly benefits such as “biodegradable” and “compostable” materials. But what exactly do these terms mean, and what is the difference between them? In order to fully understand... read more
Biodegradable Bikinis Made From Sustainable Packaging Materials Feb 26, 2016Swimsuits are going green this summer, as “eco-couture” designers introduced the world’s first fully compostable bikinis at the 2011 Swim Week on South Beach in Miami. Eco-couture refers to clothing designed with sustainable... read more
5 Ways to Make Packaging More Eco Friendly Jan 26, 2016As businesses and consumers become more aware of the cost and effects of their carbon footprints, there comes a need for solutions that lead toward greener ways of working and living. Sustainable packaging solutions do not have to be difficult or... read more
Corrugated Cardboard and Sustainable Statistics Dec 26, 2015Most people are familiar with corrugated cardboard, as it is a widely used packaging material that can be customized to store, ship and protect nearly any product. But what do you really know about the sustainable facts behind this extremely... read more
Sustainable Packaging Tips for Medical Packaging Nov 27, 2015Medical and pharmaceutical packaging must often comply with strict regulations regarding product protection, safety and tamper resistance, often knocking sustainability off the list of top priorities. Yet environmentally-friendly is still possible... read more
Why Glass Bottle Packaging Is Becoming More Popular Oct 26, 2015Glass bottle packaging has been around for a long time. Yet switching from plastic containers to glass is becoming more popular in recent years, as consumers become more aware of environmentally-friendly packaging, and companies rediscover the... read more
Deciding On A Type Of Packaging Material Jan 23, 2015The packing material you choose will depend on the type of product you are shipping. Some of the more affordable types of packaging materials may not be suited for your product. When searching through the different types packaging materials you... read more
