Styrofoam 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. Foods, medical supplies and other temperature-sensitive items can be shipped safely at consistent temperatures in Styrofoam boxes. Styrofoam is often […]
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In the ongoing battle between the H-Loc Trapped Blister and the traditional clamshell package, we put the recyclable trapped blister against the all-plastic clamshell in a fight for sustainability. We have already proven that the trapped blister is safer than the clamshell, eliminating the “wrap rage” that often leads to injuries when trying to open clamshells
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“Sustainable” is a word we throw around this blog often enough, but what really makes something sustainable? Truly sustainable packaging is not just an added perk used to market products, but rather a way of operating and achieving a safe, healthy environment. The H-Loc Trapped Blister is a sustainable packaging solution made from recycled PET
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Successful packaging solutions also work as effecting marketing tools, helping consumers to make the final purchase in addition to keeping products safe from damage during shipping, handling and storage. Traditional clamshell packaging utilize an all-plastic structure, which often cause a glare from store lights and make it harder to see the product clearly –
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Unique products require unique packaging, with solutions that not only save materials and money, but that also work to improve the product and have a positive impact on both the consumer and the environment. While all that may seem like a list of goals that are impossible to achieve, the truth is that the SBS
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“Green” initiatives have become more than just a fad in recent years, as businesses and consumers grow more aware of their true impact on the environment. With an increasing number of eco-friendly products hitting the shelves, there comes a need to carefully analyze the real benefits, cost-effectiveness and sustainability of their life cycle. A life cycle
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Truly effective sustainable packaging requires innovative designs and environmentally-friendly sources. The H-Loc Trapped Blister is a safe, healthy and eco-friendly alternative to the traditional clamshell, and boasts 100% recyclability through four major components. Recycled Plastics.Instead of utilizing an all-plastic design like the clamshell, the trapped blister uses just a minimal amount of RPET plastic to
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Many people don’t often think about the creativity and innovation that goes into today’s effective packaging solutions. Yet with the increasing awareness of our impact on the environment and the future, particularly the effects of product packaging, many retailers and manufacturers are looking for ways to package products that go above and beyond the simple
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As consumers become more aware of their impact on the environment’s safety and future, they are taking bigger steps to live more sustainably, whether through making their homes more energy efficient or buying products that are packaged with recyclable, sustainable materials. Sustainable packaging is showing up everywhere – potato chip bags, beverage bottles, CD cases,
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Today’s consumers are becoming more aware of their carbon footprints, seeking out alternative, greener ways of living. Achieving a sustainable future requires fully understanding the environmental impact of everyday products. The Walmart Sustainability Index works toward developing products and packaging that perform efficiently throughout their entire life cycle. The Index was introduced in 2009 to
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