Mikaela Copley

Cosmetics and personal care items require effective packaging to keep products safe. Today’s innovative packaging solutions are using creative designs, new materials, basic applications, less material and automated systems to improve sustainable efforts, while still keeping packages appealing and efficient. Below, find five sustainable packaging ideas for cosmetics and personal care items. Innovative Design: Creative

Medical 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 while focusing on product and consumer safety. Sustainability tips for medical packaging include using corrugated materials and utilizing efficient designs. Corrugated Packaging Materials Medical

Recent announcements from Walmart about barcode quality compliance for shipping cases have raised questions about which print technology produces the easiest to read barcodes. While the fate of the Walmart rule remains unclear, it always makes sense to ensure your barcoding is the highest possible quality. The readability of a barcode isn’t subjective – it

Plastic materials are used heavily in the packaging industry, contributing to the growing pile of plastic waste that is extremely harmful to the environment. Almost all plastics are recyclable, but with so many different types of plastic used for a variety of packages and containers, it can often be difficult to determine which can be

Disposable plastic packaging materials continue to pile up in landfills across the globe, paper packaging  becomes an effective alternative that contributes to more sustainable living. Paper materials are durable and versatile, with the ability to store, ship and display virtually any item safely and efficiently. Below, learn more about recycled, compostable and reusable paper materials.

Sustainable packaging not only benefits the environment, but can also be an effective marketing solution that increases sales while cutting costs. Below, find eight ways to improve sustainable packaging. 1. Innovative Designs. Packaging that protects the product and keeps customers satisfied while still contributing to a healthier environment takes a great deal of thinking outside