An article from Business Insider that recently went viral on social media sites detailed a small island in the South Pacific, Henderson Island, that, while uninhabited, has been found to be one of the planet’s the most polluted places. Indeed, it was deemed by scientists to have the highest density of ‘anthropogenic debris’ anywhere in [...]
Creams and lotions are common items purchased from pharmacies and cosmetics stores, and their use only increases in the warm summer months as skin maladies like sunburn and irritation increase. Feedback has revealed that creams and lotions - be they skin conditioners or sunscreens - are ideally packed in tubes, and with good reason. Tubes [...]
An athlete with a bottle in hand, tipping back essential hydrating fluids, be they a football player, tennis player, or cyclist, is a ubiquitous sight when watching a televised sporting event. But did you know that there is a vast array of bottles dedicated to amateur and professional athletes, and that a type of bottle [...]
Everyone is familiar with the novelty toy snake that springs from a can upon opening. But is that actually the strangest thing one might come across when looking at what people use packaging containers for? It turns out there are any number of absurd items people pack. In fact, some are not even items, and [...]
Producers of containers are constantly looking to make innovations and modifications to their products in order to keep up with consumers’ evolving wants and needs. One such highly successful innovation from way back in the 1980s is the drainback detergent bottle. Primarily used for detergents and fabric softeners, drainback detergent bottles have solved problems for [...]
It is no secret that the internet has changed almost every aspect of the way we do business, marketing included. Instead of being overwhelmed by all the possibilities offered by new media, use personalities like bloggers and vloggers (video bloggers) to reach and influence consumers who might otherwise be resistant to more traditional advertising and [...]
How often do you take a minute to look over the food label of a cookie package or your beverage container or juice packet? Most of us take a mere second or two to check the ‘best before’ date, so that we can be assured that the product we are consuming is fresh. If you [...]
If you are selling anything over the internet, whether it is goods or services, it is unquestionably a great idea to incorporate a blog into the site. In addition to giving your site some added personality, a blog can go a long way to gain attention and boost sales. Read on to discover how. One [...]
For years now, glass packaging has been the preferred choice of the food industry. Whether you choose to package food, beverages, juices, or snacks, glass is always the first choice of both manufacturers and buyers. One reason for its popularity is the aesthetic appeal and attractiveness of glass. These days, you get packaging products in [...]
Reducing waste and saving the environment are the two important things we should always be mindful of. Research shows that 60 percent of daily waste is related to packaging. Excessive packaging waste should be avoided – something that will not only be good for the environment, but will also help in reducing the product’s cost. [...]
User friendly packaging is something that gives your product an advantage when consumers are making that crucial decision at the point of purchase. Knowing that the product and packaging was designed with their needs in mind reinforces whatever thought was put into making that product appealing and desirable. Investing in user friendly packaging is something [...]
Smart producers of all sorts of products are constantly on the lookout for ways to stay in touch with the evolving needs of their customer base, which is something that benefits everyone. One way they achieve this is by involving customers in the design of the product packaging. Customers appreciate the attention, along with the [...]
The time is fast approaching for the Interpack Expo, one of the biggest international expos for the packaging industry. An event that only occurs every three years, the expo will again be held in The Düsseldorf Exhibition Centre in Düsseldorf, Germany. Form May 4th to May 10th the best of the packaging industry will gather [...]
Cosmetic bags look pretty, are easy to carry and are the perfect way to keep all your cosmetics and makeup well organised. Available in several designs, sizes, styles and shapes, you can have a single cosmetic bag or a whole selection of them. Cosmetic bags have so much to offer. Perfect for storing everything [...]
