When media outlets reported that Sealed Air, the company that makes bubble wrap, was creating a new, un-poppable type of bubble wrap, the world reacted with horror and outrage. As one writer for Vice put it, “Sealed Air’s new Bubble Wrap apparently answers the wants and needs of shipping companies, but what about our needs?” […]
Citroen’s Cardboard Car: Next-Level Recycling
We’ve written before about the environmental phenomenon that is cardboard. Over 70% of commercially used cardboard is successfully recycled. That means it’s one of the most eco-friendly materials you can use for your small business. That’s why we were excited to see an experimental concept car by French carmaker Citroen, which features cardboard in its […]
The 7 Weirdest Things People Have Sent Through the Mail
Neither rain, nor wind, nor driving snow will stop the delivery of the mail. Nor, apparently, will disgusting items; heavy items; bizarre items; or the fact that the item is a living human being. Here are some of the strangest things people have successfully sent through the mail. Children When the U.S. Postal Service began […]
What are 2D Barcodes? How to Prepare for the 2D Revolution
In 1974, the very first UPC barcode was swiped across a scanner. For the next 50 years, UPCs served as the world’s primary product identifier, helping businesses track products as they were sold, shipped, and received. However, today’s consumer expectations have shifted dramatically from what they were in the ’70s. This has prompted the GS1—the […]
7 Incredible Cardboard Boats to Inspire Your Next Project
We’ve written a few times before about the many amazing powers of cardboard. It’s sturdy; it’s lightweight; it’s recyclable; and it’s even water-resistant! Sometimes. With enough layers of paint applied to it. Today, in the spirit of summer fun, we’ve gathered together some amazing vessels assembled from little more than cardboard, tape, and hope. Sometimes […]
The Amazing, Accidental History of Bubble Wrap
The Amazing, Accidental History of Bubble Wrap The invention of bubble wrap revolutionized the shipping process and helped launch today’s billion-dollar Ecommerce industry—but it was never intended to. As part 2 of our series celebrating National Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day this month, today we present you with the strange, surprising history of an iconic product […]
5 Fun Facts About Bubble Wrap for Bubble Wrap Day
Although, by January, you have doubtlessly taken down your Christmas lights and recycled your tree, the festivities aren’t over. That’s right, January 25th is National Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day, which Americans celebrate on the last Monday of January. We here at SSI Packaging love the bubbly stuff, even though we have to save the fun […]
Understanding the 2020 Covid Vaccine Rollout
Normally, we devote our blog to information about our marking, coding, and packaging materials. But as we all know, the times we are living in are anything but “normal.” As the world waits anxiously for the Covid-19 vaccine rollout, we thought we’d take a moment to address the question that’s weighing on everyone’s minds: Why […]