Holiday returns: Just how much do we send back?

If you are like the vast majority of American consumers, you’ll be heading to a store this January to return an item—or several items—that were less than satisfactory. As a packaging supply company, we were curious to know exactly how much Americans return throughout the holiday season each year. Here are some of the most […]

How Corrugated Cardboard is Saving the World

Ah, the humble cardboard box. If you’re like most people, you’ve probably handled a few of them this week, and you might even have a stash of them tucked away somewhere. Corrugated cardboard boxes are preferred by manufacturers for several reasons—they’re light, and don’t add weight to shipments; they’re surprisingly durable; and they’re easy to […]

Top 7 Examples of Eco Packaging

As Seattle became the first city in the US to ban plastic straws this summer, the concern over single use plastics and non-biodegradable packaging is growing fast. Social media feeds are inundated with scenes of marine animals struggling through debris, and islands made up of trash are swirling in the oceans. It’s pretty hard to […]

Earth Day 2020: Environmental Reset

Earth Day 2020 is something we will all remember, even if we’re a little confused on which day today is. With most of the world’s population observing stay-at-home orders, we’re seeing an amazing impact on the environment. The canals in Venice, Italy are crystal clear, toxic gas levels have had a sharp decline, and pollution […]

Polystyrene Banned in NYC and Growing

EPS, expanded polystyrene packaging, will soon be banned in New York City. NYC is one of many on a growing list of major U.S. cities that are changing how companies utilize alternative packaging materials. Foam containers and packaging peanuts will banned beginning July 2015 in the city. New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio made […]

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